Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment in Hyderabad
Rheumatic heart disease describes a group of short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) heart disorders that occur as a result of acute rheumatic fever. Damage of the heart valves is a common result of rheumatic fever. It is these damages that lead to the defect in the heart. Acute rheumatic fever is a condition in which the connective tissues of the body, the heart, joints, brain, and skin are swollen. It is usually seen in children who are 5 to 15 years old.
On an average, 60% of those with rheumatic fever develop heart diseases at a later stage of life. All parts of the heart get damaged due to inflammation. The most affected is generally the mitral valve.
 Symptoms
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.
Causes
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.
Risk
The main risk factors are:
- Family history.
- Strep bacteria.
- Environmental conditions such as unclean water,
- overcrowding, and improper sanitation.
Prevention
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