How Do You Identify Mitral Stenosis?
Mitral Stenosis involves the valves and chambers of the heart, which become blocked and interrupt blood flow. In adults, symptoms may not appear for many years. A case of rheumatic fever is thought to be the cause of Mitral Stenosis in adults. Frequent strep infections can be the cause of rheumatic fever. If you have had many cases of strep throat, let your doctor know. In children, this condition is congenital (present from birth). Symptoms may mimic other cardiac or pulmonary disorders, and only a physician can determine if you have Mitral Stenosis by running a series of diagnostic tests. Know the symptoms. If you experience chest pain or tightness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, lower extremity swelling, fatigue, cough (may be tinged with blood) and frequent upper respiratory infections, you need to see your doctor. Contact your physician. Make an appointment to discuss your symptoms and have a full examination and diagnostic tests run. Learn what you can. If you know that you
