The symptoms of this disease change over the course of time. This fever usually sets in about some weeks after a strep throat infection. They usually occur as a result of inflammation in the heart, central nervous system, or joints. The symptoms that you might face due to rheumatic heart disease are: Chest pain. Heart palpitations. Shortness of breath. Swollen ankles, wrists, and stomach. Excessive fatigue. Thumping sensation in chest.DFDAFF
The prime cause of Rheumatic fever is Group A Streptococcus. This kind of fever makes the body attack its own tissues after it is infected with the strep throat bacteria. This disorder causes: Strep throat. Scarlet fever. Body inflammation.
Diagnosis may include: ... Physical Examination Medical history examination X-Ray Electrocardiogram ECG Echocardiogram
, the doctors prescribe you medication that would not only protect you from Rheumatic fever and its recurrence, but will also avoid the growth of infective bacteria in valves and linings of the heart. .. Antibiotics They will help avoid infection in the heart valves and will particularly treat your strep infection. Surgery Surgery is only needed if the leak gets severe enough to affect the size of the heart. It will repair your heart’s damaged valve. In some cases, the valve is so badly damaged that it cannot be repaired. It is then replaced with an artificial valve. Insertion Balloons are inserted through veins to open up stuck valves and restore them to health.
To prevent the fever from happening, there are some things one should take care of: Covering the mouth while sneezing or coughing. Proper washing of hands. Maintaining distance from sick people
Rama Hospital in Hapur-Delhi 78-7777-5530
Rama Hospital in Lakhanpur 78-7777-8802
Rama Hospital in Mandhana 78-7777-5502
Our representatives are available Monday through Sunday, from 8 a.m to 8 p.m IST, Except for holidays