Is the child's myocarditis severe?

Patient's question:

My baby is only five years old now. Recently, he kept coughing, spitting up phlegm, and had a slight fever. Even after taking some cold medicine, it didn't help. I took him to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and they found it was myocarditis. I'd like to ask the doctor, is the child's myocarditis serious?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, child has appeared myocarditis again, this disease is relatively serious, we must take it seriously. First, we need to test myocardial enzymes, and use the levels of myocardial enzymes to speculate the severity of the condition. It is best to be hospitalized for treatment. Early treatment can use glucocorticoids to rescue, at the same time, we need to pay attention to nourishing myocardium and antiviral treatment. The child needs to pay attention to rest well, even after discharge, it is necessary to rest for three full months.

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