Is myocarditis concerning if no symptoms are present?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I might have had some form of myocarditis or pericarditis, and those symptoms lasted for the past four months. However, I have not had any noticeable symptoms since then. As there are no symptoms right now, is there a need to consult a cardiologist? I am concerned if it worsens when it is left untreated. Kindly suggest.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern. If there are no symptoms of shortness of breath or chest pain, there is no need to consult a specialist. A few blood tests, echocardiography, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may be needed to confirm the diagnosis of myocarditis.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I want to know if that heals itself. Can it be regarded as a mild case when symptoms subside? Will the articles on life expectancy apply to my health condition?
Kindly reply.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
Pfizer and some other COVID vaccines were shown to cause myocarditis within a week or two after vaccination in less than 0.01 percent of cases, which is resolved by itself. Symptoms of myocarditis include chest pain, breathlessness, and irregularities in the heartbeat, which denote the severity of the condition. I advise you to get an electrocardiogram done.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
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