Question 1

how long before strep can cause heart damage?

Accepted Answer

2-3 wks: The onset of acute rheumatic heart disease takes about 2-3 wks to get going if the strep is not treated. Not all individuals will suffer this or other strep related issues. If treated within 9 days from first strep symptoms the process can be stopped.

Question 2

does strep throat cause your  heart rate to increase?

Accepted Answer

No : Strep pharyngitis a bacterial throat infection can cause pain or fever and both pain and fever can cause increase in heart rate.

Question 3

do most people that have broken heart syndrome experience intermittent chest pain even after recovery is complete?what's the diff.between strep/mono?

Accepted Answer

Broken Heart Syndrom: When you suffer from this syndrome you release the stress hormone cortisol which can put extra pressure on your heart. Be careful however to check with your cardiologist as your chest pain could be due to other cardiovascular concerns. Your broken heart needs to grieve so confide in those close to you and share your sadness.  Best wishes.

Question 4

given long term risks (heart, obesity, etc), would it be better to not get 4 y/o's tonsils out? he gets strep often but responds to meds.

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: If he is getting documented strep tonsillitis more than three times a year, they need to come out.

Question 5

just diagnosed w/ strep. noticing chest tightness. not pain, just sort of uncomfortable. is this common with strep?  i get anxious about heart stuff.

Accepted Answer

Pharyngitis: Strep throat infections are rarely associated with lung involvement but can cause rheumatic heart complications although in this country with access to prompt antibiotic treatment of strep throat infections, that is a rare occurrence. Nevertheless if chest discomfort persists or if cough,fever,joint pains develop notify your physician.

Question 6

for people with rheumatic fever, after strep bacteria has stopped infecting, how long will immune system continue attacking the heart?

Accepted Answer

May be long term: Need to know the extent of involvement

Question 7

i've had untreated strep throat several times; is my heart damaged?

Accepted Answer

Needs an evaluation: Risk of heart or other damage from untreated strep runs 1/200 cases  for each event and does decline some in adulthood.If you didn't seek treatment , you likely did not have confirmed strep (more than half of sore throats are not), your risk may or may not be lower than that.  Only a checkup with your doc could assess your heart.

Question 8

i have a history of repeatedly getting strep throat could i have heart damage if any sorts?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatic fever: Streptococcal pharyngitis if not treated may result in inflammation of the heart muscles/tissues resulting in carditis.

Question 9

was in the er with suddenly high heart rate of 138bpm and suspected severe reflux. they diagnosed strep. better 4 days later, by my chest aches. why?

Accepted Answer

Return to ER: Unless you had high fever, your high heart rate may or may not be related to the strep.  Return to the er or go to another er and get rechecked.  Chest pain related to strep could indicate pericarditis.  High heart rate and chest pain can also represent a pulmonary embolism, unrelated to strep.   You need further evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 10

azithromycin i got prescribed for strep group c i was wondering if it is safe for your liver and heart? i saw the warning labels and was concerned.

Accepted Answer

Precautions: The macrolides like azithro can cause qt prolongation and can cause arrhythmia. It is not common but can happen, and that is a precaution more in people who are taking heart or BP meds that it can interact with. It is metabolized in the liver and can increase the level or toxicity of meds metabolized in the same place by competing with them.

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Does strep throat cause your heart rate to increase?

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Do most people that have broken heart syndrome experience intermittent chest pain even after recovery is complete?what's the diff.between strep/mono?

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Given long term risks (heart, obesity, etc), would it be better to not get 4 y/o's tonsils out? he gets strep often but responds to meds.

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Just diagnosed w/ strep. noticing chest tightness. not pain, just sort of uncomfortable. is this common with strep? i get anxious about heart stuff.

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For people with rheumatic fever, after strep bacteria has stopped infecting, how long will immune system continue attacking the heart?

A member asked:

I've had untreated strep throat several times; is my heart damaged?

A member asked:

I have a history of repeatedly getting strep throat could i have heart damage if any sorts?

A member asked:

Was in the er with suddenly high heart rate of 138bpm and suspected severe reflux. they diagnosed strep. better 4 days later, by my chest aches. why?

A member asked:

Azithromycin i got prescribed for strep group c i was wondering if it is safe for your liver and heart? i saw the warning labels and was concerned.

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