Patient's question:
My friend might have caught a cold while riding an electric bike that day. In the evening, they felt uncomfortable in their throat, and by the third day, they had symptoms of a cold. Initially, they wanted to avoid medication because they were trying to conceive, but the condition worsened over several days. How serious is myocarditis caused by a viral cold?Doctor's answer:
Viral myocarditis refers to the acute or chronic inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a viral infection, which can be localized or diffuse. During peak viral prevalence, approximately 5% of infections lead to myocarditis. Diagnosis primarily involves combining clinical manifestations of viral infection, cardiac damage symptoms, electrocardiograms, 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.