Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. He has recently experienced a significant loss of appetite. At night, he has high fever, which has lasted for several days. His eyes also show signs of redness. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed him with Kawasaki disease. What medications are available to treat Kawasaki disease? Which ones are most effective?Doctor's answer:
Kawasaki disease, also known as infantile skin and mucous membrane lymph node syndrome, is a disease characterized by systemic vasculitis and the presence of a rash. The symptoms of this disease are primarily treated with symptomatic therapy, with the acute phase focusing on the use of intravenous immunoglobulin and corticosteroids. During medication, close and careful observation of the child's various physiological indicators is essential. Symptomatic and appropriate medication should be administered based on the symptoms observed. Generally, the clinical prognosis is good.