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What Treatment Is Suggested For Rheumatic Fever ?

I Was Diagnosed With Rheumatic Fever When I Was 16 And Took Penadur Injection Until I Was 21. I Also Took Several Different Drugs During That Time. At Age 23 I Went To A Blood DriveaAnd Was Told By A Doctor That I Can t Give Blood For Five Years After I Stopped Getting The InjectionA.D. Why Is This So? Also Why Do I Have To Take Antibiotics Before Going To The Dentist? And IsThan Forever?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
A person with rheummatic heart disease , is prone to develop Infective endocarditis , that is an infection of heart valves.
You need to take antibiotics for Infective endocarditis prophylaxis , before any surgical procedure and regarding dental treatment , it depends on the procedure.
But you require prophylaxis.
Share with us your Echocardiography report for further help.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Rheumatic Fever ?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. A person with rheummatic heart disease , is prone to develop Infective endocarditis , that is an infection of heart valves. You need to take antibiotics for Infective endocarditis prophylaxis , before any surgical procedure and regarding dental treatment , it depends on the procedure. But you require prophylaxis. Share with us your Echocardiography report for further help. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask us Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD