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What is Rheumatic fever ? 2008-02-22 12:50:00 1. What is Rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is usually seen in children between 5 and 15 years where, after an episode of fever and sore throat, child again develops fever, joint pain and joint swellings along with heart disease. There is a strong relationship with the throat infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus. 2. What kind of children develops rheumatic fever? Both male and female children are equally affected. In India this disease is rarely seen in children below 5 years. This disease is common in children of poor socioeconomic condition leading to unhygienic and over crowded living conditions. In the above mentioned scenario, the streptococcal bacteria producing sore throat which lead on to rheumatic fever develop commonly and spreads from one child to
How will you treat Rheumatic Heart Disease? 2008-02-20 12:32:00 Although having rheumatic fever leaves one more susceptible to heart damage, rheumatic fever does not always permanently damage the heart. However, when the inflammation caused by rheumatic fever leaves one or more of the heart valves scarred, the result is rheumatic heart disease. The mitral valve and the aortic valve are usually the ones damaged by the disease. Years later, the mitral valve may become narrowed, a condition known as mitral stenosis. Treatment of acute rheumatic fever includes antibiotics to treat
the strep infection and additional medications to ease the inflammation of the heart and other symptoms. Usually aspirin is given in large doses until the joint inflammation goes away; rarely steroids are needed. Once the acute illness has gone away, patients need to take penici Read more:Heart
How will you Diagnose Rheumatic Heart Disease? 2008-02-20 12:28:00 The first step in diagnosing rheumatic heart disease is establishing that your child recently had a strep infection. The doctor may order a throat culture and/or a blood test to check for the presence of strep antibodies. However, it is likely that signs of the strep infection may be gone by the time you take your child to the doctor. In that case, the doctor will need you to try to remember if your child recently had a sore throat or other symptoms of a strep infection. The doctor will do a physical examination and check your child for signs of rheumatic fever, including joint pain and inflammation. The doctor also will listen to your child's heart to check for abnormal rhythms or murmurs that may signify that the heart has been strained. In addition, there are a couple of tests that ma Read more:Heart
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How can I prevent rheumatic heart disease? 2008-02-20 12:25:00 The best defense against rheumatic heart disease
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rheumatic fever from ever occurring. By treating strep throat with penicillin or other antibiotics, doctors can usually stop acute rheumatic fever from developing. People who've already had rheumatic fever are more susceptible to attacks and heart damage. That's why they're given continuous monthly or daily antibiotic treatment, maybe for life. If their heart has been damaged by rheumatic fever, they're also at increased risk for developing bacterial endocarditis, an infection of the heart's lining or valves. Read more:heart disease
What are the symptoms of rheumatic heart disease? 2008-02-20 12:23:00 Symptoms vary greatly. Often the damage to heart valves isn't immediately noticeable. A damaged heart valve either doesn't fully close or doesn't fully open.Typically, symptoms
of rheumatic fever appear about two weeks after the onset of an untreated strep throat infection. Apart from the sore throat caused by the strep infection, children have a fever and feel ill. Commonly, the child will have a very painful, swollen and red joint -- usually a large joint like a knee, ankle, elbow or shoulder -- that goes away after a day or two only to be replaced by the same findings in another joint. Short-lived skin rashes may occur, but are not common. Even if the heart is affected, it is usually not sever enough to cause symptoms, and occasionally the child may be short of breath. Most cases of Read more:disease
What is Rheumatic Heart Disease ? 2008-02-20 12:20:00 Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease. It can affect many of the body's connective tissues — especially those of the heart, joints, brain or skin.Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever. Anyone can get acute rheumatic fever, but it usually occurs in children five to 15 years old. The rheumatic heart disease that results can last for life. Read more:Heart
All about Rheumatic Fever 2008-02-20 11:51:00 1. What is Rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is usually seen in children between 5 and 15 years where, after an episode of fever and sore throat, child again develops fever, joint pain and joint swellings along with heart disease. There is a strong relationship with the throat infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus. 2. What kind of children develops rheumatic fever? Both male and female children are equally affected. In India this disease is rarely seen in children below 5 years. This disease is common in children of poor socioeconomic condition leading to unhygienic and over crowded living conditions. In the above mentioned scenario, the streptococcal bacteria producing sore throat which lead on to rheumatic fever develop commonly and spreads from one child t Read more:Fever
Strep throat; a Major risk factor for Rheumatic Fever in Children 2008-07-24 14:39:00 Strep throat is very common among kids and teens. Symptoms of strep throat include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils. Strep throat usually requires treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — along with plenty of rest and fluids — your child should be back to school and play within a few days. How Strep Throat Spreads Anybody can get strep throat, but it's most co Read more:Major
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All about Scarlet fever 2008-09-15 12:13:00 Rheumatic fever can occur as a Complication of Scarlet feverWhat causes scarlet fever?Scarlet fever is due to a throat infection caused by a bacterium (germ) called streptococcus. There are various strains (types) of streptococcus. They cause various infections, and one strain causes scarlet fever.What are the symptoms of scarlet fever?Sore throat and fever (high temperature) are the typical first
What other Conditions or Diseases can Mimic Rheumatic Fever ? 2008-09-15 12:04:00 Differential Diagnosis of Rheumatic fever Arthritis consider:Rheumatoid arthritis (including Still's disease in children)Henoch-Schonlein purpuraReactive arthritisErythema nodosumHeart disease consider:CardiomyopathyKawasaki diseaseInfective endocarditisRash (erythema marginatum) consider:Drug reactionsLyme diseaseChorea consider:Drug reactions (especially in young people) to:metoclopramide, o Read more:Fever
Can my child develop rheumatic fever again after the first attack? ? 2008-09-15 11:57:00 Yes, although the chances are reduced because of the use of prophylactic antibiotics after the initial disease process. The greatest chance of recurrence is during the first three years. The chance of develop
ing the disease again decreases with age and time since the first attack
.After having rheumatic fever, your child
will need prophylactic medications to help decrease the chance of developing
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