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Jul 31

Signs and symptoms of rheumatic fever??

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1. Fever
2. Joint pain and swelling, especially in the knees, elbows, ankles, and wrists
3. Fatigue and weakness
4. Chest pain
5. Shortness of breath
6. Skin rash
7. Jerky, uncontrollable body movements (Sydenham's chorea)
8. Abdominal pain
9. Nosebleeds
10. Swollen lymph nodes
11. Rapid or irregular heartbeat
12. Joint nodules (small, hard bumps under the skin near joints)
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Jul 31
Major Signs and Symptoms:

- Fever and fatigue: Prolonged fever (usually over 38°C or 100.4°F) and persistent fatigue.
- Joint pain (arthritis): Swollen, painful, and red joints, usually affecting multiple large joints (e.g., knees, ankles, wrists).
- Chorea (rare): Involuntary, purposeless movements of the face, arms, legs, and trunk.

Minor Signs and Symptoms:

- Skin rash (erythema marginatum): Pink, ring-shaped rash that appears on the trunk and limbs.
- Subcutaneous nodules: Small, painless lumps that form under the skin, especially on the elbows, knees, and ankles.
- Heart murmur: An abnormal sound heard during a heart exam, indicating inflammation of the heart valves.
- Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): A blood test that measures inflammation in the body.
- Increased C-reactive protein (CRP): Another blood test that indicates inflammation.
- Evidence of a recent streptococcal infection (e.g., sore throat, scarlet fever): Positive throat culture or antibodies against streptococcal bacteria.

Other Possible Symptoms:

- Abdominal pain and nausea
- Chest pain and shortness of breath
- Skin color changes, such as pallor or bluish tints
- Joint stiffness and swelling in the morning
- Muscle pain and weakness
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