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Treatment of Endocarditis!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Endocarditis

Homeopathic Treatment of Endocarditis
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Endocarditis
Psychotherapy Treatment of Endocarditis
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Endocarditis
Surgical Treatment of Endocarditis
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Endocarditis
Other Treatment of Endocarditis
What is Endocarditis
Symptoms of Endocarditis
Causes of Endocarditis
Risk factors of Endocarditis
Complications of Endocarditis
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Endocarditis
Precautions & Prevention of Endocarditis
Treatment of Endocarditis

Homeopathic Treatment of Endocarditis

Homeopathic Treatment of Endocarditis helps in reducing the symptoms of the disease such as fever and chills, weigh loss etc. It helps in regaining normal cardiac health. Some of the remedies for endocarditis are:

Aconite
Arsenic Album
Abrotanum
Bryonia
Cactus
Colchicum

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Endocarditis

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Endocarditis

In the allopathic Treatment of Endocarditis, antibiotic or combination of antibiotics is given to fight the infection.

Surgical Treatment of Endocarditis

Surgery is needed to treat persistent infections or to replace a damaged valve. Surgery is also sometimes needed to treat endocarditis that’s caused by a fungal infection. Your doctor may recommend either repairing your damaged valve or replacing it with an artificial valve made of animal tissue or man-made materials.

What is Endocarditis?

Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart. It is commonly caused by bacteria entering the blood and travelling to the heart.

Symptoms of Endocarditis

Fever and chills
Fatigue
Weight loss
Painful joints and muscles
Night sweats
Shortness of breath
Paleness
Persistent cough
Tiny purple and red spots under the skin.
Bleeding under the fingernails
Swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen
Blood in your urine
Tenderness in your spleen

Causes of Endocarditis

Endocarditis occurs when germs enter your bloodstream and settle on the inside of the heart, usually on the heart valves. The offending organism may enter your bloodstream through:

Activities such as brushing your teeth or chewing food can allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream
Gum disease, a sexually transmitted disease or an intestinal disorder
Catheters or needles

Risk factors of Endocarditis

A history of endocarditis
Artificial heart valves
Congenital heart defects
Damaged heart valves
History of intravenous (IV) illegal drug use

Complications of Endocarditis

Infections in other parts of your body
Stroke and organ damage
Heart failure 

Diagnosis of Endocarditis

Diagnosis of Endocarditis involves the following tests:

Medical history
Physical signs and symptoms
Blood tests
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Chest X-ray
CT Scan and MRI

Precautions & Prevention of Endocarditis

Avoid procedures that may lead to skin infections, such as body piercings or tattoos.
Brush and floss your teeth and gums often, and have regular dental checkups.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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