RHEUMATIC FEVER

Rheumatic fever is an infection caused by streptococcus bacteria and occurs mainly in children from 4 to 18 years of age.


Symptoms
Common symptoms of rheumatic fever are described below.

Arthritis

Pain and swelling of the joints (arthritis) is the most common symptom of rheumatic fever, affecting three out of four people.
The larger joints, such as the knees, ankles, elbows and wrists are usually affected, typically on both sides of the body. Several joints are usually affected at the same time.

The symptoms of arthritis should pass within four to six weeks as the inflammation settles, without causing any permanent damage.

Heart inflammation (carditis)

Inflammation of the heart (carditis) is another common and potentially serious symptom of rheumatic fever.
Carditis occurs in an estimated 30-60% of people with rheumatic fever and is more common in younger children.
As a result of the inflammation, the heart has difficulty pumping blood around the body, which can cause the following symptoms:

• shortness of breath, particularly when you're physically active or when sleeping (it can often wake you up, gasping for breath)
• persistent cough
• rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
• feeling tired all the time 
• chest pain  

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Skin rash

Around 1 in 10 children with rheumatic fever will develop a skin rash, known as erythema marginatum. The rash is usually painless, non-itchy and spreads slowly over the child's body. It may only be noticeable in children with fair skin.
The rash usually comes and goes over the course of a few weeks or months, before disappearing altogether.
It's rare for adults with rheumatic fever to develop a skin rash.

Causes,
Contagion from another person, a cold.
In rheumatic fever, the process of inflammation seems to spread through the body in an uncontrolled way. The inflammation can affect the:

• heart, which causes the symptoms of chest pain, fatigue and shortness of breath
• joints, which causes the symptoms of arthritis
• skin, which causes the skin rash and nodules to develop 
• nervous system, which causes the symptoms of chorea (uncontrollable jerking) and the changes in personality associated with rheumatic fever

Treatment
Since this disease is produced by a bacteria, it is recommended to take a natural antibiotic like bee propolis, garlic or aloe vera juice the three have antibacterial properties.Also take vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.salt consumption must be stopped
Important supplements
Bee propolis, Garlic, licorice, aloe vera, beta carotene with vitamin E, vitamin C, royal jelly.

Dosage for children.
A -15000IU or beta carotene -9mg, C -350mg, D -400IU.
B COMPLEX- 350mg, Magnesium -400mg, Germanium -100mg, Zinc -50mg
Other coenzyme –Q10.