How to test for rheumatic fever?
My younger cousin had a bad sore throat and fever last month, and now she's complaining about joint pain. Her mom is worried about rheumatic fever. How do doctors test for rheumatic fever in children?
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5 months ago
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Rheumatic fever is highly serious and can affect the heart if ignored. You must get it checked by a doctor immediately. They will usually do a throat culture or an ASO blood test to check for a past strep infection, along with an ECG.
5 months ago
Please keep your mind peaceful and positive during this time. To find out if it is rheumatic fever, medical science has very clear tests like blood tests for inflammation and an echocardiogram for the heart. Trust the process and see a doctor soon.
5 months ago
When my nephew had joint pain after a severe throat infection, the doctor did an ASO titer blood test and an electrocardiogram. They used the Jones criteria to diagnose him. It was a proper clinical process.
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5 months ago
Yes, a doctor will check the heart using an ECG and do blood tests to confirm. Please do not delay the clinic visit.
5 months ago
Beta, back in our days we saw many kids getting this after bad throat infections. Thankfully, medicine is very advanced now. Just take the patient to a good pediatrician or physician; they will do a simple blood test and guide you properly.
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Please go to a cardiologist or a general physician right away. We delayed testing my daughter's fever and joint pain, and it ended up affecting her heart valves. They need to do an echocardiogram and blood tests immediately to prevent complications.