Patient's question:
The child next door has had a recurrence of fever these past few days, and it's not going down. It's quite serious. They were treated for a cold at a small hospital for 5 days, but now the child's lips are red and dry, their eyes are red, and their anus is red. The doctor at the small hospital said it might be Kawasaki disease. I'd like to ask, how is Kawasaki disease diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Children with Kawasaki disease can undergo blood tests, ultrasound examinations, liver function tests, color Doppler ultrasound, or electrocardiogram at the hospital. Additionally, it is also necessary to consider the clinical symptoms of the child for diagnosis. In the early stages of recurrence, patients may experience fever, redness and swelling of the face, pain, and the appearance of papules or macules on the limbs. It may also lead to congestion of the oral mucosa or dry, cracked skin. For specific conditions, it is recommended to visit the hospital for examination and laboratory tests.