Patient's question:
My friend might have caught a cold while riding an electric bike that day. In the evening, they felt uncomfortable with their throat. By the third day, they started showing symptoms of a cold. At first, they wanted to avoid medication because they were trying to conceive, but the condition worsened over several days. Hello, how serious is myocarditis caused by a viral cold?Doctor's answer:
Viral myocarditis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the heart muscle, either localized or diffuse, caused by a viral infection. During peak viral prevalence, approximately 5% of individuals experience myocarditis. Diagnosis primarily involves combining clinical manifestations of viral infection, cardiac damage symptoms, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests for myocardial damage. It is recommended to rest more, relax stress, and pay attention to a diet with small, frequent meals, avoiding overeating, especially at dinner, to prevent increasing myocardial pressure. Consume more foods rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin C, eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid greasy and irritating foods.