What is rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disorder that follows infection with group A streptococcus. It may affect the heart, joints, and subcutaneous tissues.
How do members experience rheumatic fever?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rheumatic fever*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rheumatic fever*
Who has rheumatic fever on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | |
| Female | 51 |