How to treat acute rheumatism
Acute rheumatism is an autoimmune disease caused by infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and mainly affects joints, heart, skin and other tissues. Recently, the topic of treatment and prevention of acute rheumatism has become very popular on the Internet, especially the discussion of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine therapy and daily care. The following are hot topics and structured treatment suggestions in the past 10 days.
1. Common symptoms of acute rheumatism
| symptom | frequency of occurrence | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| joint pain | More than 90% | Multiple, migratory large joint swelling and pain |
| fever | 80%-85% | Moderate to low fever, up to 39°C |
| carditis | 40%-60% | Palpitations, chest tightness, pericardial rub |
| skin lesions | 10%-15% | Annular erythema, subcutaneous nodules |
2. Treatment plan for acute rheumatism
According to recent discussions in medical forums and authoritative guidelines, the treatment of acute rheumatism mainly includes the following aspects:
| Treatment Category | Specific measures | Treatment course/precautions |
|---|---|---|
| antibiotic treatment | Penicillin V potassium tablets, long-acting penicillin | 10-14 days, if allergic, use erythromycin instead |
| anti-inflammatory treatment | Aspirin, corticosteroids | Gradually reduce dosage after joint symptoms are controlled |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment | Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycosides, Duhuo Jisheng Decoction | Treatment needs to be based on syndrome differentiation and combined with Western medicine. |
| Symptomatic support | Bed rest, joint immobilization | Acute phase lasts 2-4 weeks, carditis takes longer |
3. Complementary therapies that have been hotly discussed recently
The following complementary therapies are highly discussed on social media and health forums:
| Therapy name | support rate | Expert comments |
|---|---|---|
| pulse magnetic therapy | 72% | Can relieve pain, but requires medication |
| Bee acupuncture therapy | 65% | There is a risk of allergy, use with caution |
| curcumin supplement | 58% | The anti-inflammatory effect awaits more clinical verification |
4. Key Measures to Prevent Relapse
According to the latest patient survey data, attention should be paid to preventing recurrence:
| Precautions | execution difficulty | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| regular penicillin injections | medium | 85%-90% |
| Oral hygiene management | Simple | Reduce recurrence rate by 30% |
| moderate exercise | medium | Enhance immunity |
5. Answers to common misunderstandings among patients
In response to recent frequently asked questions on the Internet, professional doctors gave the following answers:
1."Is acute rheumatism contagious?"- It is not directly contagious, but the streptococci that cause the disease can be spread through droplets.
2."Young people won't get this disease, right?"- The most common age group is 5-15 years old, but adults may also develop the disease.
3."Can Chinese medicine completely replace Western medicine?"- Antibiotics must be used in a standardized manner in the acute phase, with traditional Chinese medicine playing an auxiliary role.
4."Can the medication be stopped once the symptoms disappear?"- It is necessary to complete the entire course of treatment, especially long-term medication to prevent recurrence.
6. Dietary suggestions during treatment
Diet plan recommended by nutritionists:
| food category | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| protein | Fish, egg white, soy products | Red meat, organ meats |
| vitamins | Kiwi, broccoli | Citrus (when taking aspirin) |
| Moisture | Warm water, weak tea | Alcohol, carbonated drinks |
Summary: Treatment of acute rheumatism requires a comprehensive program of medications, rest, and long-term management. Recent studies have shown that the 5-year survival rate of patients with standard treatment is over 95%, but those with cardiac involvement require lifelong follow-up. It is recommended that patients regularly review indicators such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein and adjust treatment plans in a timely manner.
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