
How Long Should Treatment For Rheumatic Fever Be Continued?

I am injecting a pendure 12 lac for 8 yrs from a age of 11 for a past history of rhumatic fever???
I am injecting it once in 21 days
when will I can stop my injection
depends on extent of disease may be till age of 21
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern
pendure is a penicillin group of antibiotic which is given to prevent recurrence of rheumatic fever and it's complications
you are taking since 8 years and started at the age of 11 years then your age must be around 19 years.
I would like further information like detailed medical history with investigations like echocardiography to guide you better
because duration of injection depends upon the extent of disease; which has 3 possibilities
it can be given till 21 years of age if it has no complications
In case of heart valve disease it is given for at least 10 years since last episode and at least until age 40 years
in severe cases it may require a life long injection
so please upload us a complete medical history
i hope you will find my response relevant and informative please feel free to ask for more clarifications
wishing you good health
DR BR HUDDA


Cardiolagist gave opnion that everything is normal
So after 2 yrs I will take a ecg and if its normal then I can stop this is in't???
If all investigation comes normal then surely yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
thank you so much for your reply
I am glad to know that your all reports are normal
My answer is yes, if there is no residual damage like heart valve disease or joint problem then this can be stopped by the age of 21 years after thorough examination and all investigations by a cordiologist
Hope this addresses your question
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