Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat (sore throat that comes on suddenly, pain when swallowing, fever, headache, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting) or scarlet fever isn't properly treated. Symptoms of rheumatic fever usually start about 2 to 4 weeks after a sRead more
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop when strep throat (sore throat that comes on suddenly, pain when swallowing, fever, headache, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting) or scarlet fever isn’t properly treated. Symptoms of rheumatic fever usually start about 2 to 4 weeks after a strep throat infection. Symptoms are due to swelling, called inflammation, in the heart, joints, skin or central nervous system. There may be few symptoms or several. Rheumatic fever symptoms can include:
– Fever
– Joint pain or swelling — most often the knees, ankles, elbows and wrists. Joints may feel hot or tender.
– Pain in one joint that travels to another joint
– Chest pain
– Fatigue
– Small, painless bumps beneath the skin
– Flat or slightly raised, painless rash with a ragged edge
Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The symptoms of myocardial infarction can vary from person to person, but common clinical features include: - Chest pain or discomfort: This is the most common symptom of myocarRead more
Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The symptoms of myocardial infarction can vary from person to person, but common clinical features include:
– Chest pain or discomfort: This is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction. The pain or discomfort may feel like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center or left side of the chest. The pain may also radiate to the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder, or back.
See less– Shortness of breath: You may feel like you can’t catch your breath or that you’re out of breath after doing normal activities.
– Nausea or vomiting: You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
– Sweating: You may break out in a cold sweat.
– Lightheadedness or dizziness: You may feel like you’re going to faint.
– Fatigue: You may feel very tired or weak.