Patient's question:
My young nephew has been complaining recently that his chest hurts very badly, as if someone is stabbing him with a knife. His breathing has also become heavy at times, and he has already started running a high fever that won't go down. When I went to the village hospital for medicine, the doctor said it might be acute myocarditis. What are the symptoms of acute myocarditis in children?Doctor's answer:
The typical symptoms of acute myocarditis in children include discomfort in the chest area, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, dry cough, and difficulty breathing.For the treatment of myocarditis, common medications used in clinical diagnosis include cephalosporins and macrolide antibiotics. Additionally, in daily life, it is important to enhance the intake of nutrients and maintain a balanced diet. The foundation should be soft and liquid foods rich in high protein, high vitamins, and easily digestible, while avoiding extremely cold, greasy, and irritating foods.