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.
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.
The main risk factors are:
- Family history.
- Strep bacteria.
- Environmental conditions such as unclean water,
- overcrowding, and improper sanitation.
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
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