Question 1

i have myocarditis from rhuematic fever. i've developed arrhythmias and severe chest pain. what medication can help? what can i expect from doctor?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Lifestyle changes such as consuming a low-salt diet and not drinking alcohol may help in the management of myocarditis. 

 Antibiotics help treat the bacterial infection causing myocarditis. Corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed to reduce inflammation of the heart wall.  Specific medications to control arrhythmias and heart failure should be discussed with a cardiologist.

Question 2

i went through 4 days of extreme drug abuse, no sleep, and strenuous exercise that triggered some irritation in my heart.  could this be myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Be seen!: I am glad you are concerned that your activities may have caused some damage to your body, as those activities are likely to "get you" sooner rather than later. More information is needed to know if you may have myocarditis. Usually that has chest pain/pressure, fever, shortness of breath, and certain changes on your physical exam. Depending on what you mean by irritation, it could be many things.

Question 3

can myocarditis go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

: It can or it may not.

Question 4

what is myocarditis?

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Myocarditis: Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium.  The myocardium is the middle layer of the heart wall.  Myocarditis can range from mild to very severe. The american journal of cardiovascular pathology goes further and describes it as "an inflammatory infiltrate of the myocardium with necrosis and/or degeneration of adjacent myocytes.".

Question 5

how common is myocarditis?

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

Question 6

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 7

can you die from myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Yes. Death can occur if myocarditis results in heart failure from failure of pumping or cardiac arrythmias.

Question 8

what are symptoms of myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Typical symptoms of myocarditis re chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations (irregular heart beat) 
Check out this site for more information.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myocarditis/basics/symptoms/con-20027303
If you think you have this see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 9

at what age does myocarditis occur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

do a lot of people get myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscles) may occur from a variety of sources.  In addition to viral infections there are bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and other inciting organisms.  In addition one can have cancerous myocarditis and also a variety of metabolic conditions can also cause this (hemochromatosis, e.g.).  Cannot calculate the overall frequency with which these occur.

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