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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.
History and Symptoms
Rheumatic fever as mentioned earlier, is a non-suppurative sequela that occurs 2-4weeks following streptococcal pharyngitis or skin infection. It frequently occurs among children of 5-15years of age, in temperate regions during winter or early spring. Rheumatic fever is frequently seen in developing nations and in crowded places. Symptoms of rheumatic fever include:
- Fever
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Swollen, painful, tender joints (ankles, elbows, wrists) that migrate to other joints.
- Palpitations
- Jumpy body movements that cannot be controlled. This is most often seen on the face, feet and hands
- Emotional disturbances with outbursts of unusual behavior such as inappropriate laughing or crying
- Sore throat without other cold symptoms such as a runny nose
- Tender, swollen lymph nodes with a sore throat
- General weakness and fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Bumps or nodules that appear under the skin
- Skin rashes
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Epistaxis