Patient's question:
My friend has always had symptoms of chest tightness. The doctor said my friend's condition is myocarditis. Currently, my friend is mainly relying on medication for treatment, but still feels that they may experience symptoms of shortness of breath. Therefore, my friend wants to see if there are any better treatment options.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of myocarditis targets two aspects: viral infection and myocardial inflammation. For the primary viral infection, interferon or interferon inducers are recommended for prevention and treatment of myocarditis. Preliminary trials suggest that many traditional Chinese herbal medicines, such as Radix Isatidis, Forsythia, Folium Isatidis, and Polygonum cuspidatum, may be effective against viral infections. Myocarditis patients should rest in bed and consume easily digestible foods rich in vitamins and proteins. Heart failure should be promptly controlled, but caution is required when using digitalis, starting with low doses. Vasodilators and diuretics can also be used. Ant drugs should be administered to patients with frequent premature beats or rapid arrhythmias.