Rheumatic Fever (RF) is an inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, skin and brain. RF typically occurs 2 to 4 weeks after a streptococcal throat infection.
Fever
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
common
Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon
Polyarthralgia
Moves from one place to the another
or Joint pain
Elbows, At wrist, Knees
Moves from one joint to the other
common
Enlarged wrist
Both wrists
With redness
or Enlarged knee joint
With redness
In both knees
or Enlarged elbow
or Ankle joint swelling
Bilateral
With redness
common
Rapid heart rate
common
Joint stiffness
Difficulty moving elbow, Difficulty moving wrist, Difficulty moving knee, Limited ankle movement
Fatigue
Difficulty breathing
Occurs or worsens with exertion
Chest discomfort
Center of the chest, Left side
Irregular heartbeat
Recurrent
Skin rash and redness
Marginatum
Strange non-vibrating involuntary movements
Recent upper respiratory tract infection
History of Rheumatic Fever
If you have Rheumatic Fever, then a visit to a cardiologist is highly recommended.
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Cardiologist