Rheumatic Fever - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease occurs due to an infection of the throat with a bacterium called group A streptococcus
Symptoms-

Fever

Red, hot or swollen joints

Joint pain mainly in the knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists

Chest pain

Heart murmur

Palpitations

Fatigue

Abdominal pain

Nosebleeds

Shortness of breath

Small, painless bumps beneath the skin

Unusual behavior

Skin rash

Essential tremor

Sweating

Vomiting

Concentration problem

Causes-
Rheumatic fever can occur after an infection of the throat with a bacterium called group A streptococcus. It also happens due to inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever

Specialists to visit
Rheumatologist
Cardiologist
Pediatrician

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References
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com