Patient's question:
I had been catching a cold for a while, and then I got sick with it. After a week, I noticed it hadn't gone away, so I went directly to the hospital. When I was at the hospital, I was still a bit feverish. That night, they said my heart rate was too fast and that I was breathing too heavily. Could I have myocarditis?Doctor's answer:
Now you are experiencing a series of symptoms again because your cold has worsened. In this case, you should have a blood test for myocardial enzymes to check if there is any heart damage. If the myocardial enzymes are elevated, combined with your symptoms, it can confirm that you have myocarditis. The treatment for myocarditis primarily involves nourishing the heart muscle, while the patient should also pay attention to rest, with at least three months of minimal activity. Both physical and mental labor should be avoided.