Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Precautions
Kawasaki disease? I apologize for the situation. Kawasaki disease is an illness that primarily affects children and is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body. It can lead to serious complications, particularly affecting the heart, such as coronary ...
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Ms. Ya: The diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is based on persistent high fever, accompanied by conjunctivitis, strawberry tongue, lymphadenopathy, peeling of the fingers and toes, and the presence of a rash. Intravenous immunoglobulin can be used for treatment during the acute phase...[Read More] Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Precautions
Understanding Porphyria: Symptoms, Treatments, and Life Expectancy Explained
Porphyria is a group of rare inherited or acquired disorders that result from a buildup of natural chemicals that produce porphyrin Hello Dr. Hsiao: I would like to ask about the differences in symptoms between "erythropoietic protoporphyria" and "porphyria cutanea...
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Porphyria is a rare disease with an incidence of approximately 1 in 300,000. It is caused by abnormal enzyme activity in the synthesis of heme, leading to an excessive accumulation of porphyrins or their precursors in the body. Some patients have extremely sensitive skin, where e...[Read More] Understanding Porphyria: Symptoms, Treatments, and Life Expectancy Explained
Exploring Treatment Options for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Progressive muscular atrophy The child is three and a half years old and was diagnosed last year with "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy." Are there any more aggressive treatment options available now? The pediatric neurologist prescribed "Prednisone 5mg SHIONOGI." ...
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Hello, according to online sources, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked genetic disorder caused by the deletion of the dystrophin gene, leading to defective production of the muscle protein dystrophin, which results in muscle degeneration and atrophy. The only preven...[Read More] Exploring Treatment Options for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children
Understanding Hair Breakage in Children: Causes and When to Seek Help
Hair is broken in the middle? Hello, I would like to ask a question. My nine-year-old niece has recently been experiencing frequent natural breakage of her hair. The hair is not breaking at the roots but rather in the middle, and it's not just one strand but about a small bu...
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Hair breakage is usually caused by scalp infections or issues with the hair quality itself, and it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for treatment. If there is also a lighter hair color or curling phenomenon, it may indicate a metabolic disorder (such as deficiencies in zin...[Read More] Understanding Hair Breakage in Children: Causes and When to Seek Help