Patient's question:
My son has been having high fever that doesn't go down recently, and later red rashes appeared on his body. After a thorough examination at the provincial hospital, it was diagnosed as severe Kawasaki disease. Besides swollen lymph nodes, it is a systemic vasculitis that is currently being treated with anti-inflammatory measures. I am very worried. Can severe Kawasaki disease be completely cured?Doctor's answer:
For children with severe Kawasaki disease, first of all, the disease can heal on its own, so there is no need to worry. The main treatment involves anti-inflammatory corticosteroid drugs, administering intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for rescue therapy, and oral aspirin for anticoagulation. Additionally, the treatment period is relatively long, approximately two weeks. If the child's temperature is below 38.5°C, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to reduce fever. Rest more, and the above information can serve as a reference.