(Continuing from the previous part)
Since I was positive,
I couldn't visit mother in the hospital,
but family members who did reported that
she was surprisingly comfortable and pleased with the hospital staff.
Hearing this brought me a sense of relief and joy.
Mother was discharged after just seven days,
though she struggled with not being able to eat.
Father, however,
continued to suffer from an uncontrollable cough.
We transferred him to another hospital
for further blood tests and other examinations.
I hesitantly asked the doctor
to check for heart-related issues as well.
The test results showed his heart values were extremely high.
The BNP test,
used to check for heart failure,
was over 300,
far beyond the normal limit of 18.4.
This was a rare finding,
and the doctor advised us to consult a specialist.
For the first time,
a significant abnormality was detected!
The cause of the persistent cough might be related to his heart.
But why?
The doctor repeatedly asked
if father had high blood pressure recently,
which he did (around 150-160).
This seemed to be connected.
After being prescribed high blood pressure medication,
the cough miraculously stopped overnight!
Even his urinary control issues resolved within days.
We then noticed other symptoms like
arrhythmia and differences in blood pressure between arms,
along with shortness of breath.
We quickly visited a cardiovascular hospital.
After various tests, there was suspicion of myocarditis,
which can cause a sudden spike in BNP levels.
It was suggested that
the myocarditis might have been caused by an infection.
Therefore, unlike typical heart failure,
it was believed that once the infection was cured,
the heart condition would also improve.
The doctor reassured us that
while there was some fluid accumulation,
it was now under control.
If we hadn't checked his heart,
things might have been much worse.
We were fortunate to have a connection
who had experienced something similar,
and that sacrifice indirectly helped us.
At the time,
I found that
heart-related conditions were common with this infection,
though I didn't know much about it.
Now, after checking public sources,
such information seems scarce,
possibly due to ongoing research and changing methodologies.
I'm sharing this because
I want you to understand that
this isn't someone else's problem
- it could happen to anyone.
It's crucial to cherish life and health.
There's also information suggesting that
even if test results show no abnormalities,
this virus can remain in various organs for months or even years,
causing symptoms.
This isn't unique to this infection but can occur with others as well.
Given that this infection can cause widespread symptoms
beyond just heart conditions,
it's wise to be cautious about any health discomfort.
The heart, being directly linked to life,
requires special attention.
Regular check-ups are invaluable,
especially if you're not feeling well after recovery.
Even after the infection has passed,
if you're not feeling well,
consider getting checked from different perspectives
- it could be life-changing.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and dietary habits is crucial
for everyone living in this era, I believe.