3. Previous Endocarditis Infection
People who have experienced past infections of the endocardium lining are at risk of developing further bouts of endocarditis in the future. Contracting a disease is a warning sign that something is wrong with the patient’s current state of health.
After clearing the endocarditis, the patient should sit down with their doctor and discuss their lifestyle habits. It’s possible to make the changes you need to avoid future re-infection with bacteria or fungi that cause the condition – provided that you understand what you’re doing wrong at the moment.
Patients that smoke tobacco products, and those that consume alcohol, need merely choose to stop this behavior, significantly reducing their risk profile. Cleaning up your diet requires hiring a nutritionist to design a menu of healthy nutritious foods that reduce inflammation and provide the right amount of nutrients for optimal metabolic function.
Regular checkups for your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and hormone production will show whether or not your health is improving.