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rheumatic heart disease symptoms Rheumatic heart disease symptoms may vary from patient to patient. Some patients may only experience a few noticeable signs and symptoms, while others may have more noticeable signs. Furthermore, these signs may also alter during certain course of the disease. Therefore, the occurrence of the symptoms is not the single option to make a diagnosis of this inflammation disease.

Typically, the onset of this disease is started by the infection of the throat due to bacteria called Streptococcus Pyogenes – a condition that medically familiar called as rheumatic feverrheumatic fever. The onset of this kind of fever can occur about 2-4 weeks after the infection.

Some statistics show that this disease is more likely to occur in children (5 to 15 years of age). Though nowadays it is more common in some developing countries, but fortunately it is rare in many countries of all around the world – particularly in western countries. Nevertheless, this kind of inflammatory disease can be potentially life-threatening. Therefore, it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you notice any sign /symptom that may point to the existence of this rheumatic heart diseaserheumatic heart disease!