Treatment of rheumatic fever: medications, antibiotics

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Thorough and sufficient treatment of the underlying disease caused by streptococcal infection is very important.

This will prevent the development of complications such as rheumatic fever. The disease is treated with penicillin (antibiotic). If the patient is allergic to penicillin, macrolides are used.

In the case of treatment of rheumatic fever itself, bed rest and restricting physical and mental stress  as well as regimental measures are required. Others depend on the associated symptoms, and therefore on what the disease has affected. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs work well for joint problems.

Corticosteroids can also be used in the treatment of cardiac complications, of course, important are the symptoms, the treatment of which is diverse. In case of neurological problems, bed rest and avoidance of stress are sufficient.

Anticonvulsants (anti-sezure medications) are given in case of long-term problems, but their effect is individual.

If the patient has a fever, they are given medicines that reduce fever, i.e. antipyretics. After treatment, it is important to prevent any further streptococcal infections, as this is a risk of recurrence of rheumatic fever and complications.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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