Patient's question:
My baby suddenly has a fever and has a rash on their body, as well as symptoms of edema in the bones and muscles. I looked up information and found it might be Kawasaki disease, so I'm very worried. I want to take my child to the hospital for a urine test. Hello doctor, what are the normal urine test indicators for Kawasaki disease?Doctor's answer:
The characteristics of complete blood count in Kawasaki disease include elevated total white blood cell count, primarily based on neutrophilic leukocytosis, which may be accompanied by mild anemia. Platelets are initially normal, but may increase again during the 2 to 3 weeks of the course of the disease. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate accelerates, and C-reactive protein levels significantly decrease. In addition to a careful blood count examination, magnetic resonance cardiology should be reviewed for coronary artery expansion, and a definitive diagnosis should be made by combining clinical symptoms.