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Does Rheumatic Fever Have Relevance To Mitral Valve Prolapse?
I have diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse with trivial mitral regurgitation in rececnt Echo (2-D). I got rheumatic fever when i was 10. Is there any relation between two, now i am 26 years old?Having joint pain in ankles and get complications in walking for few distance my left ankles get swelled.
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Hi,
Mitral valve prolapse can be a congenital condition or due to rheumatic fever you experienced when you was 10.
Unfortunately, from what you are saying, you are still having the complications of rheumatic fever in joints (swelling, pain, etc.).
The most important thing is to get evaluated by a rheumatologist and take proper treatment in time. With regards to cardiac issues, you should keep regular following ups with cardiologist.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
Mitral valve prolapse can be a congenital condition or due to rheumatic fever you experienced when you was 10.
Unfortunately, from what you are saying, you are still having the complications of rheumatic fever in joints (swelling, pain, etc.).
The most important thing is to get evaluated by a rheumatologist and take proper treatment in time. With regards to cardiac issues, you should keep regular following ups with cardiologist.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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