How to Prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease

Jan 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My neighbor was hospitalized two days ago for rheumatic heart disease. I'm worried about getting this illness myself and would like to know how to prevent rheumatic heart disease.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Preventing rheumatic heart disease primarily involves preventing episodes of rheumatic fever. This means taking precautions against common colds, engaging in regular physical exercise to boost immunity, maintaining balanced nutrition to avoid malnutrition, and keeping a clean and hygienic living environment. These measures can reduce the incidence of streptococcal infections and are key to preventing rheumatic heart disease. Patients already infected with streptococcus should actively seek treatment, such as彻底 treating chronic conditions like tonsillitis, dental caries, and sinusitis, which can help prevent and reduce the occurrence of rheumatic heart disease.