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Does Rheumatism affect the heart? What r the symptons? Is it a cardiologist's case? Can it be cured?  

Asked in Personal Health at 9:15 PM on October 07, 2007

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Rheumatic fever is a disease caused by a reaction to streptococcus bacteria, the same germ that causes Strep throat. Rheumatic fever often affects the joints of the legs first. In some cases, only the heart tissues may be affected. The symptoms usually begin 1 to 6 weeks after a sore throat. There is often swelling and pain in the large joints of the body (knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists). The symptoms may move from joint to joint. The symptoms usually begin 1 to 6 weeks after a sore throat. There is often swelling and pain in the large joints of the body (knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists). The symptoms may move from joint to joint.Treatment of rheumatic heart disease involves treating the damaged heart valves. Most often the valve leak problem caused by the disease is mild and does not need treatment. The most common problem caused by rheumatic heart disease is trouble with one of the valves opening all the way. This problem is called mitral stenosis. Mitral stenosis can often be treated with balloon surgery that doesn't involve opening the chest.

Answered by mrmister at 11:33 PM on October 07, 2007

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I JUST PRAY GOD THAT U COME OUT FROM THIS DISEASE OTHERWISE I MISS U TO MUTCH SO GO TO HELL IBIBO MEIN TO CHALA MANDIR MEIN

Answered by sidhuvani at 4:54 PM on October 10, 2007

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Rheumatic fever (RF) can develop after an infection by the group A streptococcus bacterium. The resulting inflammatory illness can damage heart valves; this is called rheumatic heart disease (RHD). About 30-50% of people who develop rheumatic fever will experience inflammation of the heart. It is therefore one of the most common, but also most serious, complications associated with rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can cause thickening and scarring of the heart valves, making them narrower (stenosis) or causing them to leak. It can also affect the pumping power of the heart, limiting its ability to efficiently circulate blood around the body. This type of heart damage is known as rheumatic heart disease. If the damage is severe, surgery may be required to repair or replace the damaged valve, and prevent the disease from causing heart failure. As well as heart disease, rheumatic fever can also cause other complications as outlined below. * Joint problems - rheumatic fever can cause painful swelling and reddening of the joints. * Nervous system - about 1 in 10 patients with rheumatic fever will experience an effect on their nervous system. The condition can lead to a loss of co-ordination and cause involuntary movements in the limbs and face. This is known as chorea or St Vitus' dance. However, it usually only lasts for a few weeks or months. * Skin - occasionally rheumatic fever can cause irregular pink or red patches on your skin. You may also develop lumps or nodules under your skin. These are usually painless and range in size from a few millimetres to two centimetres. They tend to appear on the elbows, knees, ankles, knuckles and scalp. They will usually disappear within a month. YES IT IS A CARDIOLOGISTS CASE.....In treating rheumatic fever, the main aims are to: * eradicate the streptococcal infection, * ease inflammation of the joints and skin, and * provide supportive treatment for any cardiac (heart) problems. At present it is not preventable but trials to develop a vaccine is going on.....

Answered by keerthy at 2:00 AM on October 08, 2007

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