Signs & Symptoms

These are simple ways to find out if you have anything to do with Rheumatic Fever and how to prevent from getting it.

Watch out for any small, painless nodules or bumps under the skin.
Keep an eye out for skin rashes, red joints and pain under the body. Even little things like sore throats , nosebleeds, fevers and muscle pain can lead to Rheumatic Fever. It is best to get it checked out by your doctor!
Feeling fatigue, nosebleeds stomach pain, and difficulty swallowing.
Joint Inflammation - This includes swelling, tenderness over many joints that are affected normally are the larger joints (Knees and Ankles)

What to do next...

YOU MUST see a doctor if your child has a sore throat! DON'T IGNORE IT!! WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF YOU IGNORE IT!
Go and see your GP or doctor
The doctor will check your throat with a swab. That swab will be taken to the laboratory and the Doctor will give you medication to help out.
If you are feeling very ill, go straight to the hospital.