{"id":422,"date":"2019-11-20T09:05:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T09:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=422"},"modified":"2020-02-01T13:52:02","modified_gmt":"2020-02-01T13:52:02","slug":"myocarditis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/myocarditis\/","title":{"rendered":"Myocarditis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ability of the heart to pump around the blood in the body is impaired if you develop inflammation of the heart muscle. Sometimes fluid is collected in the lungs and in the heart sac, the membrane surrounding the heart. The disease usually heals by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart muscle inflammation can be caused by people of all ages, even those who are otherwise healthy.\u00a0The cause is almost always a viral infection, but the inflammation can also be due to bacteria or hypersensitivity.\u00a0It is common to also have pericarditis <\/em>at the same time.\u00a0The risk of getting myocardial infarction increases if you exercise or do heavy bodywork even if you have a <\/em>sore throat or fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart muscle inflammation usually heals without causing any lasting problems.\u00a0But it can also get worse and cause damage to the heart muscle, sometimes seriously.\u00a0Heart muscle inflammation is also called myocarditis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of myocarditis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have an inflammation of the heart muscle, it is common for you to experience one or more of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • You get irregular heartbeats and palpitations.<\/li>
  • You get fever and pain in the body.<\/li>
  • You feel pressure over your chest.<\/li>
  • You feel a sense of gravity behind the sternum.<\/li>
  • You have chest pain, more when you lie down than when you sit up.<\/li>
  • You feel tired and out of breath.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    When and where should I seek care?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you have symptoms that you think may be due to myocardial infarction,\u00a0contact a\u00a0health center or emergency room\u00a0immediately.\u00a0If it is closed at the health center or on-call reception, seek care at an emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Treatment for myocarditis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The disease usually heals without any special treatment.\u00a0Sometimes you may need to be nursed in a hospital for a period so that the heart’s function can be checked by the doctor.\u00a0This is especially true if you have acute myocarditis.\u00a0If you need treatment, you will be given pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Influence and participate in your care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can seek care at any medical center or open specialist clinic you want throughout the country.\u00a0Sometimes\u00a0a referral\u00a0\u00a0to the open specialist care is\u00a0required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You should understand the information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In order for you to be involved in your care and treatment for myocarditis<\/span>, it is important that you understand the information you receive from the healthcare staff.\u00a0Ask questions if you don’t understand.\u00a0For example, you should receive information about treatment options and how long you may have to wait for care and treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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