Attention, those who stay up late! Be careful that "mental fatigue" may turn into myocarditis. Don't be careless if you have these symptoms

Huang, 19, has a regular daily routine, but he developed a bad habit of staying up late after the National Day holiday, often playing games on his phone until one or two o'clock. Recently, he caught a cold due to the temperature drop and felt headache and sore throat. He thought it was a minor cold and took cold medicine on his own. A few days later, he felt weak and had a fever, palpitations, and shortness of breath, so he went to the Department of Cardiology of Hunan Provincial People's Hospital No. 2 (Provincial Brain Hospital) for treatment. After examination, he was diagnosed with viral myocarditis, which almost endangered his life.

After treatment, Huang's symptoms of palpitations and shortness of breath have improved, and he is currently receiving active treatment.

Dear all those who stay up late, do you often feel exhausted? Does your heart skip a beat, or do you feel chest tightness or shortness of breath?

If you have any of these symptoms, you should be extra careful, because these may be precursors to myocarditis! Dr. Chai Xiaoli, Director of the Department of Cardiology at Hunan Second People's Hospital (Provincial Brain Hospital) , presents a very detailed "heart" warning for everyone:

1. Warning from the Heart: What is Myocarditis?

Myocarditis, a disease that sounds a bit scary, is actually not far away from us. Simply put, myocarditis is an inflammatory lesion of the myocardium, which can be caused by infection, autoimmune diseases, drugs and many other reasons.

For those who stay up late, factors such as excessive fatigue and lack of sleep will lead to a decrease in the body's immunity, thereby increasing the risk of viral infection and causing myocarditis.

2. “Heart” Signals: Symptoms of Myocarditis

So, what are the symptoms of myocarditis? In the early stage, you may experience fever, body aches, fatigue and other cold-like symptoms, followed by heart-related symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Some people may also feel dizzy, nauseous, and vomiting.

If these symptoms occur, be sure to seek medical attention immediately, because if myocarditis is not treated promptly, it may lead to serious consequences and even be life-threatening.

3. Protection of the “heart”: Methods for preventing myocarditis

1. Get enough sleep to recharge your heart

Try to avoid staying up late and get enough sleep. Sleep is an important period for the body to recover and repair. Only when the body gets enough rest can it enhance immunity and resist the invasion of viruses.

2. Eat a balanced diet to boost your heart

Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less greasy and spicy food. Ensure adequate nutrition and provide sufficient energy for the heart.

3. Exercise moderately to rejuvenate your heart

Proper exercise can help improve the body's immunity, but be careful to avoid excessive exercise. Choose a form of exercise that suits you, such as walking, yoga, jogging, etc., to keep your heart active.

4. Prevent infection and keep your heart safe

Pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and avoid contact with sources of infection. Especially during the season change and the peak period of influenza, you should strengthen protection and prevent infection.

5. Feel good and have a happy heart

Keep your mood happy and avoid excessive tension and anxiety. When you are under too much pressure, learn to release it in time and let your heart work in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

4. Healing the Heart: Treatment of Myocarditis

If you unfortunately suffer from myocarditis, don't panic too much. The doctor will take appropriate treatment measures according to the severity of the disease, such as rest, drug treatment, etc. During the treatment, you must follow the doctor's advice, take medicine on time, pay attention to rest, and avoid fatigue.

Those who stay up late should always pay attention to their physical condition and be careful not to let "mental fatigue" turn into myocarditis. After all, the body is the capital of revolution. Only with a healthy body can we enjoy life better. I hope everyone can develop good living habits and stay away from the troubles of myocarditis.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Wu Tong, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hunan Second People's Hospital (Provincial Brain Hospital)

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(Edited by YT)