Question 1

how do you get lymphocytic myocarditis is it an infection?

Accepted Answer

Complicates "cold": Many cases of lymphocytic myocarditis are probably caused by the coxsackie virus, which produces mild viral illnesses most of the time.  Some people, for unknown reasons, have it travel to the heart, or it may excite an immune response.  South of the border, lymphocytic myocarditis is often chagas' trypanosomiasis.

Question 2

if teens get lymphocytic myocarditis, how long it takes to worsen to heart failure ?

Accepted Answer

Every person unique: I urge you to contact your cardiologist. They are the only doctors in a position to evaluate you child and determine how quickly the condition is changing, if at all.

Question 3

i have symptoms of myocarditis but wont get results from holter for 2 weeks. what can i do at home to prevent serious effects (assuming thats what i have)? anxious and worried?

Accepted Answer

: Clarifying your diagnosis with your cardiologist would be best. Holter monitor will  only add information about possible arrhythmia or irregular heart beat. Trying not to worsen your anxiety by searching on Internet will probably help the most.

Question 4

how common is myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Myocarditis is not an everyday occurance in a medical practice but it isn't rare.

Question 5

can myocarditis hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: Myocarditis is not really a genetic disease. Genetic factors passed on to children can make them more susceptible.

Question 6

at what age does myocarditis occur?

Accepted Answer

Any age: It may occur at any time, from infants to the elderly.

Question 7

what do you recommend for myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: Cannot answer the question unless know what is causing the myocarditis.  As in prior answer there are many possibities including viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. As infectious causes and several non-infectious causes as well.

Question 8

can myocarditis happen without any symptons?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Myocarditis can occur with minimal or no symptoms. The usual trigger is a virus. Some patients may go on to recover completely, some partially, and some may not recover and have heart failure. Those patients may be diagnosed at a later point in time and the etiology is felt to be a viral myocarditis resulting in heart failure.

Question 9

how many cases of myocarditis occur a year ?

Accepted Answer

Varies : The actual number varies by country and age.  We believe there are many cases which are never identified and go away on their own.  The best estimate I have seen is 1 case a year for every 10,000 people.

Question 10

what are the signs to look out for myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Chest pain is main symptom. Can get worse with deep breathing or activity too. Fatigue is also present. Sometimes associated general muscle aches and joint pains can occur too as myocarditis usy courts after a viral infection, but could be from bacterial infections too and autoimmune disorders.

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How common is myocarditis?

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