What Is Chagas Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Acute vs Chronic
Chagas disease has acute and chronic phases. The acute phase lasts for up to a couple of months and the person may have no symptoms or vague symptoms such as fever, fatigue, aches, headaches among others. The chronic phase could last a lifetime and typically there are no symptoms; however, some will experience heart or digestive problems.
The symptoms experienced will depend at which stage the condition is in. The severity of the symptoms can also vary considerably from person to person. Regardless of the severity of the condition, it is always a good idea to get medical attention if Chagas disease is suspected.
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