10 Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever

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Symptom #2: Swollen Joints

When somebody has rheumatic fever, their body tissues can be attacked by their own body. This can be particularly noticeable in and around the joints, which can become swollen as a result. Joints such as the ankles, elbows, knees, and wrists are most likely to be affected and it can become very uncomfortable for the patient.

In addition to swelling, the joints can also become sore and hot to the touch. Such symptoms might often be passed off as being typical of flu symptoms, although the swelling should indicate something else. These symptoms should hopefully disappear once the cause has been successfully treated.

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