Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is 3 years old this year, and he has Kawasaki disease. From the time it was discovered to now, it has been two months. Every time we go to the doctor, they can't find the cause. I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: is there a treatment method for Kawasaki disease, and any suggestions for post-treatment care?Doctor's answer:
Kawasaki disease is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. It is a vasculitis that manifests as oral ulcers, swollen cervical lymph nodes, bone and muscle hardening, a strawberry tongue, and recurrent, persistent fever. Treatment primarily involves anticoagulant medications, supplemented with hormone drugs to stabilize symptoms. For more severe cases, immunoglobulin and albumin therapy may be required. In the later stages, nutritional support and appropriate exercise are recommended.