Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. Recently, as I have gotten older, I have been experiencing leg pain. I have previously visited an immunology department, but the results were not significant. I have taken both Chinese and Western medicine, especially when the weather changes, I feel uncomfortable. How should I deal with rheumatic fever in children?Doctor's answer:
Rheumatic fever is a disease caused by contagious hemolytic streptococcus, primarily affecting joints or the heart, and is the main cause of rheumatic heart disease. It must be taken seriously and treated actively. If children contract this condition, active treatment is necessary, preferably through hospitalization, with comprehensive treatment including antibiotics to reduce inflammation and anti-rheumatic medications. Rest is important, and strenuous exercise should be avoided.