Kawasaki Disease Meaning In English
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Meaning
Kawasaki disease is a rare heart disease that causes high fever and inflammation of the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. It usually affects children under the age of 5.
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Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease:
Fever, Rash, Swelling of the hands and feet, Irritation and redness of the whites of the eyes, Swollen lymph glands in the neck, Irritation and swelling of the mouth, Lips and throat.
Causes of Kawasaki Disease:
While no one knows what causes Kawasaki disease, some think that Kawasaki disease occurs after a bacterial or viral infection, or that it is related to other environmental factors. Certain genes make children more likely to develop Kawasaki disease.
Treatment of Kawasaki Disease:
Intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG), which is given every six hours through your child's IV and high-dose aspirin.
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Kawasaki disease is curable, and most children recover without serious complications if treated within 10 days.
