Do you know some tips on the prevention and treatment of Kawasaki disease?

What are the basic knowledge about the prevention and treatment of Kawasaki disease? This disease is common among children. Many parents don’t know what to do when their children get this disease. They are always worried that their children’s condition will become more serious. So, let’s learn about the basic knowledge about the prevention and treatment of Kawasaki disease.

What is Kawasaki disease?

Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, occurs in children under 4 years old. It is an exanthematous febrile illness accompanied by conjunctival congestion, swollen cervical lymph nodes, hard, red and swollen extremities, pain, peeling fingertips, red, congested and chapped lips, inflammation of the oral mucosa, and a fever of 38-40 degrees. The backs of the hands and feet become hardened 3-4 days after the fever, similar to edema, the skin becomes shiny, the soles of the hands, feet and palms become red, and there are also red inflammatory micro-rashes all over the body, similar to measles-like itching, but the itchy rash does not form sores, increased eye secretions, chapped and congested lips, red oral mucosa and tongue coating, enlarged and tender lymph nodes in both necks, and cardiovascular disease manifestations, heart pain, chest tightness, fatigue, cyanosis, rare swelling and pain in large joints, febrile convulsions, intestinal paralysis and intestinal congestion.

When the disease enters the recovery period, the fever and rash will subside, but the prognostic factors of this disease are cardiovascular, especially the progression of coronary artery involvement. Coronary artery aneurysm is a serious and dangerous complication. After treatment, about half of the patients can have coronary artery disease that can subside on its own. Twenty percent of patients have coronary artery disease that can subside after 1-2 years. Three percent of patients may develop coronary artery stenosis and cause ischemic cardiomyopathy. Because of the high platelet value, anticoagulant treatment is required to restore normal platelet values.

Because patients have long-term repeated high fever and fever reduction in the early stage of the disease, the body loses vitamins seriously and has a more obvious negative nitrogen balance. Therefore, the diet should be nutritious, light and easily digestible food, supplemented with high protein (please consult a doctor for specific details if you have kidney damage), such as poultry and fish. Vitamin compound tablets can be supplemented, and a balanced diet can also be taken, with more fruits and vegetables (please eat in moderation if you have spleen and stomach deficiency). It is not suitable to eat irritating foods such as overheated and spicy foods.