Question 1

can kawasaki disease happen genetically?

Accepted Answer

No: While we have not yet identified the cause of kd, we do know that kd is not a "genetic" disease. However, it is likely that certain genes confer an increased susceptibility for contracting kd or developing some of its complications.

Question 2

which is kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Kawasaki disease has fever 1- 5 days, strawberry tongue, peeling fingers, swollen red and cracked lips, swollen lymph nodes in neck. Can cause inflammation of blood vessels especially in the heart. Responds to IV gammaglobulin.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/kawasaki-disease-topic-overview has more information...

Question 3

back pain and kawasaki disease related?

Accepted Answer

No: Back pain is not  a part of kawasaki disease.

Question 4

what treatments for kawasaki disease can i try at home?

Accepted Answer

None: Kawasaki disease is a serious illness and you should consult an md asap.

Question 5

please tell me what kawasaki disease is ?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory disease: Kawasaki disease is an incompletely understood disease that has characteristics of an inflammatory vasculitis.  The cause is unknown.  Presentation and symptoms seem most typical for an infection.  Successful treatment depends on timely recognition (first ten days) and administration of immunoglobulin.  Late treatment may result in coronary aneurysms which can have serious consequences.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of kawasaki disease?

Accepted Answer

Fever over 5 days,: ...Rash, red eyes, red mucous membranes, painful hands and feet, swollen lymph nodes.

Question 7

can kawasaki disease be passed on to offspring?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Since doctors are not sure what exactly causes kawasaki disease, the answer is not known exactly.  There are theories about possible infectious causes due to the seasonality of the illness.  There are also some possible genetic causes due to a high prevalence in some Asian ethnicities especially the japanese.  Those genetic factors could be passed to your offspring.

Question 8

how to help a child suffer from kawasaki disease?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical care: Kawasaki disease is a serious illness. A child with kd requires specific medical therapy (ivig and aspirin), after which there is prompt clinical improvement. If there is coronary artery involvement then lifelong cardiology care will be required.

Question 9

question- is it possible to treat kawasaki disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: New onset kawasaki disease usually responds to one or more IV infusions of gamma globulin followed by high dose Aspirin during the acute phase followed by low dose Aspirin in the later phase.A workup including examination of the heart is done to monitor occasional aneurysms  in the heart blood vessels.Later management depends on response to the early rx.

Question 10

how common is it for somebody to get kawasaki disease?

Accepted Answer

3-4K/yr 80%: According to the AAP report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases (Redbook)2009 the incidence is estimated at 3-4 thousand cases /yr in the US, 80%

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Kawasaki disease during pregnancy

A member asked:

Can kawasaki disease happen genetically?

A member asked:

Which is kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?

A member asked:

Back pain and kawasaki disease related?

A member asked:

What treatments for kawasaki disease can i try at home?

A member asked:

Please tell me what kawasaki disease is ?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of kawasaki disease?

A member asked:

Can kawasaki disease be passed on to offspring?

A member asked:

How to help a child suffer from kawasaki disease?

A member asked:

Question- is it possible to treat kawasaki disease?

A member asked:

How common is it for somebody to get kawasaki disease?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?