Patient's question:
My nephew has had a fever since last Wednesday, and we initially thought it was just a common cold. We gave him cold medicine and fever-reducing medication, but the effect was not ideal. His condition kept improving and worsening, lasting for more than a week. Later, red rash-like bumps started appearing on his skin, and the hospital diagnosed it as Kawasaki disease. I would like to ask what kind of diet is recommended for Kawasaki disease?Doctor's answer:
The cause of Kawasaki disease is still unclear. In terms of diet, it is advisable to consume light foods, especially during the transition period between spring and summer, which is a peak season for relapse. If a child experiences recurrent throat pain, small, frequent meals can be offered. Options include millet porridge, yam porridge, vermicelli soup, and noodle sheets. These should be served in very small quantities, given in divided portions. At the same time, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water.