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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is rheumatic fever?
This disease can occur after an episode of streptococcal pharyngitis ("strep throat"). Some patients may experience inflammation of the heart, damaging the heart valves. Prompt antibiotic treatment is important to prevent heart problems
Symptoms of rheumatic fever
Fever
Joint pain even when resting
Feeling breathless
Swelling of any body part
Skin hardening
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Sore throat
Joints feel warm
Questions your doctor may ask to check for rheumatic fever
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose rheumatic fever
Do you have a fever?
Do you have joint pain even when you are at rest?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Do you have hardening of the skin?
Treatment for rheumatic fever
Treatment aims to kill the remaining bacteria and reduce inflammation. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics for a long time (years) even after the initial infection settles. Heart valve damage may only show up after decades, hence long-term follow-up may be advised.
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Diseases related to Rheumatic fever
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Reviewed By:
Tatsuya Shiraishi, MD (Cardiology)
Dr. Shiraishi graduated from the Kyoto University School of Medicine. He worked as a cardiologist at Edogawa Hospital, and after joining Ubie, he became the Director of East Nihonbashi Internal Medicine Clinic.
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