Young children soon become victims of Kawasaki, know its symptoms and treatment

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Delhi, Lifestyle Desk. A team of doctors has successfully treated a girl with Kawasaki disease at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. This disease is also called multisystem inflammatory syndrome. According to reports, a 14-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital after being corona positive, which also had symptoms of Kawasaki disease. After this, the doctors have successfully treated both the corona and Kawasaki diseases of the child. The girl is currently healthy and discharged from the hospital. Come, know what is Kawasaki disease and what are its symptoms and treatment-

What is Kawasaki disease?

It is a disease that affects the heart, lungs, kidneys and intestines. Swelling comes in them. This disease always occurs in children. Especially affects children under 5 years. In many cases it is seen that this disease is cured on its own without treatment. If it is found out soon then its treatment is possible.

The cause of this disease has not been known. Research is currently underway. In the primary stage it is said that it is a seasonal disease which is more prevalent in children. Some doctors say that Kawasaki immune system is also caused by weak and any kind of problem in it. While some doctors call it genetic disease.

Symptoms of kawasaki disease

High fever, rash, swelling of main body parts, diarrhea and vomiting, swelling of lymph nodes, redness in the eyes, reddening of the toes, swelling in the throat, swelling in the heart, etc. are the main symptoms. .

How is Kawasaki disease treated?

If it is detected early, then its treatment is possible. There is no need to fear in this disease. In many cases, it is also cured without treatment, but if symptoms of Kawasaki are found, please see a doctor. Doctors give the medicine to the patient in Kawasaki disease, which does not allow the blood clot to freeze. If the coronary arteries are affected, they are treated through surgery.