Kawasaki Syndrome (KS), otherwise known as juvenile-onset fever, is an illness that primarily affects young children, usually between five and nine years of age, especially those of Asian or Japanese origin. Symptoms typically start off with mild fever and can progress to include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, increased urination, jaundice, fever blisters that appear on the cheekbones, ankles, chest and back. The cause of Kawasaki Syndrome is not well understood.
The name "Kawasaki" comes from the first Japanese inventor of a bicycle, Kawabe Shingo, who discovered that the bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae, had destroyed his lungs when he had been sick. The doctors thought it was an infection and prescribed an antibiotic, but it proved too effective for him. He later developed the K-Cure which cured many of his patients, but eventually his death occurred due to heart disease.
Early signs and symptoms of Kawasaki syndrome include fever, a tendency to vomit, swollen legs and lower limbs, fatigue, chills, and dizziness. However, these symptoms are only mild indicators of a much more serious illness, such as pneumonia. In the later stages of the disease, if a person develops blisters and jaundice, which are also characteristic of a viral infection, the likelihood of contracting pneumonia is high.
There is no cure for Kawasaki syndrome. However, the best course of action for children with this condition is immediate medical attention. Because children are often unaware that they have an illness, many doctors now recommend early detection and early treatment, especially in infants and young children. Children can be cured of this condition.
If you suspect your child is suffering from Kawasaki Syndrome, check with your doctor to see if the problem is more serious. or if it can be cured early. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease. The doctor may suggest treatment that includes antibiotic treatment. or antibiotics to prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream or to kill bacteria that might be causing the problem.
The most common form of Kawasaki treatment is a course of antibiotics. Several different types of antibiotics are used. Some doctors recommend using antibiotics along with antihistamines. Antibiotics can be used alone to treat acute forms of Kawasaki, or they can be added to antihistamines to relieve pain and enhance the effects of drugs. They are used to treat severe cases of airway obstruction.
There are also oral medicines that can be used to treat Kawasaki Syndrome
However, if antibiotics do not work and antihistamines have been tried, then steroid drugs may be prescribed. Steroids like prednisone and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can also be used. In more severe cases, surgery may be recommended.
Surgery is also sometimes recommended if the cause of the disease is not treated and cannot be treated. There are times when surgery is the only option. If surgery is needed, it is performed in order to remove the cancer. Surgery is one of the last options.
Although surgery is the last option, it may still be necessary for some children. When surgery is necessary, the treatment may be much more complicated. A doctor may remove part or all of the breast to remove cancerous tissue or even to reduce the size of the breasts. If the surgery is performed on a baby who suffers from Kawasaki Syndrome, it will be necessary to remove the nipple or at least reduce its size.
One of the most common types of surgery is breast reconstruction. It may be done to reconstruct the breast tissue that was damaged during a mastectomy. Some women may have breast cancer but the cancer is small and cannot affect the breast tissue. or is found in a small area of the breast. To reconstruct this tissue, it is important to have it removed completely so that a reconstruction of the breast can be created.
A reconstruction may also be done to replace the breasts of a child who is suffering from Kawasaki Syndrome by using breast implants. Breast reconstruction can also be used to make a breast larger and firmer. It can also be used to correct sagging breasts and to add more tissue.
Children who have suffered from Kawasaki syndrome may experience symptoms in the beginning of puberty. Symptoms include tenderness of the breasts, tenderness on one side of the breast, skin irritations, skin swelling and redness, loss of sensation in one or both breasts, weight loss, difficulty swallowing, bleeding and bruising.