4. Red Palms and Soles
Reddening of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is a characteristic sign or symptom of Kawasaki disease to watch out for: It might be painful, uncomfortable and hot to the touch – and it’s usually related to the spreading of the rash that’s another characteristic sign of Kawasaki disease.
Look for these signs combined with a fever, swelling of the lymph nodes and swelling of the lips for a likely diagnosis of Kawasaki disease: Remember that immunity-compromised people and children will be unable to voice their symptoms and rely on someone else to look for them to reach a conclusion.
Sometimes the reddening of the palms and hands will only occur sometime after the initial symptoms of the disease have already taken hold: It can be treated symptomatically in order to relieve discomfort associated with this symptom, and it will disappear completely once the infection has been taken care of.