Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms, Risks, and Long-term Effects in Children
Kawasaki disease Hello Director Zhao, my nephew was hospitalized for a fever from 1990 to 2001 and was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. I would like to know if this condition can cause serious long-term complications for the child, as well as what symptoms or damage it may cause....
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello, Kawasaki disease is a condition characterized by systemic vasculitis. If the coronary arteries of the heart become inflamed and dilated, there may be no lasting effects. However, if the inflammation and dilation of the cardiac vessels do not resolve, it often leads to my...[Read More] Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms, Risks, and Long-term Effects in Children
Kawasaki Disease vs. Scarlet Fever: Key Differences in Pediatric Care
Kawasaki disease is different from scarlet fever? In general, Kawasaki disease and scarlet fever differ in terms of age, immune system status, viral infections, complications, and other factors. I would like to ask if the clinical manifestations of these two conditions are the sa...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
To differentiate between these two diseases: 1. If antibiotics are administered for three days and the fever subsides with improvement in the patient's symptoms, it indicates scarlet fever. 2. A throat swab culture can be performed to identify streptococcus, which confirms s...[Read More] Kawasaki Disease vs. Scarlet Fever: Key Differences in Pediatric Care
Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Recovery, Risks, and Heart Health in Children
Fear of Kawasaki disease The child just turned one year old this year and had Kawasaki disease six months ago. He still needs to take half a dose of aspirin daily. In six months, a follow-up echocardiogram will be performed to check if the cardiovascular system has returned to no...
Dr. Shi Zhongxian Reply:
Dear Mr. Wang Yonghua: Most children with Kawasaki disease recover fully, but some may develop cardiovascular complications such as myocarditis, pericarditis, valvulitis, and inflammation, dilation, or aneurysm of the coronary arteries, with coronary artery involvement being the ...[Read More] Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Recovery, Risks, and Heart Health in Children
Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Recovery, Care, and Heart Health Concerns
Kawasaki disease Dear Doctor: My child has previously been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is currently taking aspirin. Will this condition heal completely? Are there any potential long-term effects? How should I care for my child? What specific precautions should I take? Wil...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Dear Mr. Ahua Tian, In the recovery phase of Kawasaki disease, children typically continue to take aspirin and are monitored for any cardiac issues, as a small number of children may experience coronary artery dilation. Generally, if there are no cardiac problems after 3 to 6 mo...[Read More] Understanding Kawasaki Disease: Recovery, Care, and Heart Health Concerns