Patient's question:
I've been having frequent dizziness lately, and I can't seem to eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's a blood-related issue. Could you please explain what ASO titer test is?Doctor's answer:
Performing a test for anti-streptolysin O can reveal the presence of streptococcal infection. If this value rises significantly again, it is necessary to use some penicillin-class anti-inflammatory drugs for symptomatic treatment, which helps promote the complete recovery of inflammation. The drug must only be gradually discontinued when it is within the normal range, otherwise, it may easily lead to recurrent abnormal fever or joint pain.