Kawasaki Disease Symptoms

KAWASAKI DISEASE

DESCRIPTION

Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always in young children. It’s one of the leading causes of heart disease in kids. But doctors can treat it if they find it early. Most children recover without any problems.

Risk factors –

Children are at high risk

Boys are more likely to develop Kawasaki disease

Children of Asian or pacific island are at higher risk

Symptoms –

Body rash

Enlarged lymph node

Extremely red eyes

Dry lips and swollen tongue

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Joint pain

Vomiting

Diagnosis and test –

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Heart tests

Treatment –

Kawasaki disease: complication and treatment