The defeat of the muscles of the heart inflammatory character is called myocarditis. This disease is rare, because its light forms are almost imperceptible to the patient.
For diagnostics it is important to find out what causes myocarditis - the symptoms and treatment of inflammation depend on the type of pathology. The disease is infectious, allergic, rheumatic, diffuse and obscure (idiopathic) origin.
Symptoms and treatment of infectious and allergic myocarditis
The main signs of the described disease are the same for all the above forms:
- dyspnea;
- discomfort in the center and left side of the chest;
- bradycardia (rarely);
- fatigue;
- various pains in the heart ;
- tachycardia;
- general weakness;
- arrhythmia.
In the presence of heart failure, its progression is noted, which can lead to additional symptoms:
- swelling of veins on the neck;
- peripheral edema;
- ascites;
- increased liver size;
- pulmonary edema;
- hydrothorax .
If myocarditis is caused by viruses, bacteria, or a combination of them, it is considered contagious. In addition to the main signs of this type of pathology is accompanied by a strong and sudden fever, manifestations of intoxication of the body, although mild forms of the disease are asymptomatic.
Allergic myocarditis is distinguished by the appearance of a characteristic clinic 10-15 days after the onset of inflammation, so it is extremely difficult to diagnose in the early stages.
Regardless of the form of the disease, the general principles of therapy are the observance of bed rest (usually in a hospital clinic) and a diet that involves limiting the consumption of water and salt.
With myocarditis, etiotropic treatment is carried out aimed at combating the disease that caused inflammation of the cardiac
It is impossible to independently treat myocarditis, it can worsen the course of the disease.
Symptoms and drugs for the treatment of rheumatic and diffuse myocarditis
If the cause of myocardial inflammation is rheumatism, the main signs include aches and pain in the joints, muscle weakness, limitation of mobility, especially of the upper extremities.
Diffuse myocarditis is characterized by the development of acute heart failure, as well as dilated heart chambers.
Therapy of the rheumatic form of the disease is based on the arrest of inflammatory processes in the nerve roots. To do this, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol), in severe cases - glucocorticosteroid hormones (Kenalog, Prednisolone).
Treatment of diffuse myocarditis is to eliminate the primary damaging factor (ionizing radiation, connective tissue disease, trauma, burn). After this, symptomatic therapy is performed, designed to restore the functions of the heart muscle:
- preparations of potassium (Asparcum, Panangin);
- anabolic (Riboxin);
- vitamin complexes.
Symptoms and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Myocarditis Abramov-Fiedler
The most idiotic is the idiopathic form of the pathology under consideration, called myocarditis of Abramov-Fidler. It is characterized by the development of conduction disorders, heart rhythm, cardiomegaly, severe heart failure, the formation of thrombi in the cavities of the organ.
Preparations for the treatment of idiopathic myocarditis in acute or chronic form are selected individually and only by a cardiologist. In this case, symptomatic therapy with an additional reception of anticoagulants and antiaggregants is carried out. The patient needs regular observation with the possibility of emergency treatment correction, since the myocarditis of Abramov-Fidler often has a malignant course.
Treatment of myocarditis with folk remedies
Non-traditional methods of therapy can serve only as ancillary measures in the main treatment of pathology. They help to slightly strengthen the myocardium and relieve inflammation.
Folk therapists recommend each day to eat 1 teaspoon of flower honey with milk, 20-30 grams of hard cheese, nuts, raisins, fill up the diet with fresh fruits and berries. These products help saturate the blood with potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the heart muscle.
Prescription of a medicine from a myocarditis
Ingredients:
- fruits of figs - 5-7 pieces;
- lemons - 3-4 pieces;
- vodka - 50 g;
- honey - 1.5 cups.
Preparation and use
Grind the figs in a meat grinder. Clear lemons from the bones, leave the peel. Smooth them, too. Mix 125 grams of gruel from figs and 250 g of lemon mass, add vodka and honey. Immediately after eating, eat 1 teaspoon of medication.