Patient's question:
There is a 3-year-old boy who has contracted Kawasaki disease. It is said that his parents are considering abandoning treatment. I want to know how much it costs to treat Kawasaki disease, is the treatment very expensive, or does this disease have severe after-effects? Will there be huge expenses for the next round of treatment?Doctor's answer:
The cost of treating Kawasaki disease is very difficult to determine, as it varies depending on the hospital level and region. If there are no complications, the treatment cost may be around 5,000 yuan. If other complications arise, the treatment cost will be higher. It is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, referring to systemic inflammation and absorption of symptoms caused by vasculitis. Generally, it can manifest as rash and lymph node enlargement. Depending on the condition, aspirin or intravenous immunoglobulin may be used for treatment.