{"id":4424,"date":"2020-02-08T10:44:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T10:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2021-08-13T05:53:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T05:53:00","slug":"14-symptoms-of-kawasaki-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-symptoms-of-kawasaki-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/flu-cough-stomach-pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3652\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/flu-cough-stomach-pain.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-common-flu-symptoms\/flu-cough-stomach-pain\/\" class=\"wp-image-3652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/flu-cough-stomach-pain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/flu-cough-stomach-pain-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kawasaki Disease is an inflammatory condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>it gets diagnosed in a couple of thousand people every year, and Kawasaki disease can be fatal if it gets left untreated: Ideally, a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease can be treated, but early diagnosis is important &#8211; and once you spot the first symptoms, make an appointment with a doctor to make sure that the condition is properly treated and in the right time-frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kawasaki disease cannot spread between people but can cause serious symptoms that include seizures, total body inflammation,&nbsp; a spreading characteristic rash, swollen lips and other health effects including a persistent fever, coughing, swelling of the lymph nodes and eventual peeling of the skin where the rash was present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also cause further complications, including aggravating or causing coronary (heart) problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you shroud know about 14 common symptoms of Kawasaki disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Fever<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-47648-1_2159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fever <\/a>is a general symptom that you&#8217;ll see with most infections and viruses ranging from ones like Kawasaki disease through to developing the common flu. It&#8217;s any higher body temperature than normal that lasts for longer than a few hours, and it &#8216;s one of the symptoms that should be brought under control as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An untreated fever can lead to heart attacks, strokes or unconsciousness: It also tends to lead to episodes of sweating and faster dehydration as a result of this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It accompanies Kawasaki disease, but it can also accompany any number of other infections: Consider all of your symptoms together and you&#8217;ll be more likely to find out what&#8217;s causing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol is the fastest natural way to control a fever at home, but if this doesn&#8217;t work, see a doctor instead of control over your symptoms if the fever continues for longer than a few hours after this or starts up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/seizure-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4425\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/seizure-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4425\" class=\"wp-image-4425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/seizure-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/seizure-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Potential for Seizures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/epilepsy\/about\/first-aid.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seizures <\/a>are normally associated with medical conditions like epilepsy, but they can also happen for other reasons such as brain trauma or conditions that cause pressure on the brain. Kawasaki disease, especially if left untreated or treated int he wrong way, can trigger seizures even where a condition like epilepsy is not present &#8211; and this will mean a need for immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most seizures are serious ones and they are not always of the grandma variety that you would expect. They can also sometimes be seizures that simply involve a person appearing to &#8220;zone out&#8221; for a few minutes, while it&#8217;s, in reality, a type of seizure &#8211; and can, eventually, be dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seizures aren&#8217;t something that can be treated at home but requires medical intervention to find the root cause of the seizures and stop them from happening. This can take the assessment with a few simple tests and medication from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Cough.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3650\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Cough.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-common-flu-symptoms\/cough-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Cough.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Cough-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Inflammation of the Boyd<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kawasaki disease is described as a condition that causes <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-29678-2_2434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation <\/a>of the body&#8217;s blood vessels: it&#8217;s one of the few medical conditions that can. This is what ends up causing most of the symptoms that people will experience if they have Kawasaki disease &#8211; and it can also trigger other health effects in the body such as inflammation anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When one part of the body becomes inflamed, the other parts of the body will subsequently react to it: This means that you can experience total body inflammation, pain, and discomfort as a result of having Kawasaki disease, or you might additionally experience further inflammatory conditions like arthritis or IBS as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total body inflammation and other conditions related to Kawasaki disease are likely to disappear when the main infection has been treated: If conditions like arthritis persist after this then it&#8217;s probably caused by something else and you should see a doctor for your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kawasaki-disease-rash.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4426\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kawasaki-disease-rash.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4426\" class=\"wp-image-4426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kawasaki-disease-rash.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/kawasaki-disease-rash-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Red Palms and Soles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8211; and it&#8217;s usually related to the spreading of the rash that&#8217;s another characteristic sign of Kawasaki disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for these signs combined with a fever, swelling of the lymph nodes and swelling of the lips for a likely diagnosis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/kawasaki\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kawasaki disease<\/a>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pastias-Lines-scarlet-fever-hand.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4408\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pastias-Lines-scarlet-fever-hand.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4408\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pastias-Lines-scarlet-fever-hand.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pastias-Lines-scarlet-fever-hand-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Peeling of the Skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peeling of the skin is a common sign that&#8217;s seen in cases of Kawasaki disease, and most commonly takes place after the worst of the rash has disappeared: This can take a few days to a week from the first onset of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms<\/a>. The peeling skin can be extremely sensitive and resemble skin that has been exposed to sunlight for too long &#8211; and even though it&#8217;s not caused by sunburn, it&#8217;s a very good idea to stay out of the sun for the duration of a Kawasaki disease infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t scratch or pick at peeling skin: This can be one of the most dangerous things to and it might break the skin and cause further infections to enter, especially if your immune system is already at a low due to battling Kawasaki disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing to do for peeling skin after the rash is over is to treat the skin carefully: Make use of simple methods to hydrate the skin and avoid methods that could over-irritate sensitive skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sore-Throat.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"556\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sore-Throat.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-common-symptoms-strep-throat\/sore-throat\/\" class=\"wp-image-556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sore-Throat.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Sore-Throat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Swelling of the Nodes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The swelling of lymph nodes can be one of the first signs to look for in the case of a generalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7122543\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infection <\/a>&#8211; and it&#8217;s one of the characteristic symptoms of Kawasaki disease that occurs in almost all diagnosed cases. When the body is exposed to a virus, bacteria or infection of any kind, the immune system reacts to combat it, usually through methods like the creation of a fever against the bacterium (or through the swelling of lymph nodes, which are there to &#8220;trap&#8221; any signs of toxins or infection).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lymph nodes are swollen, you are usually either sick or on the way to bring it. Don&#8217;t press or agitate swollen lymph nodes: This is likely to be painful and this can be dangerous in the midst of an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, swollen lymph nodes (found int he neck, under the arms, in the groin and along the rest of the same channel on the body) will go away once the signs of the infection have been properly taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Swollen-Gum_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Swollen-Gum_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Swollen-Gum_1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Characteristic Swollen Lips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling of the lips together with a spreading rash and redness on the palms and feet are symptoms that can likely indicate Kawasaki disease where they&#8217;re found in combination with one another. It&#8217;s likely to be red, painful, uncomfortable and might be likely to start peeling as the condition advances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptom can be symptomatically relieved until it disappears with the rest of the symptoms of Kawasaki disease: Remember to hydrate the lips regularly to avoid them from cracking, which can cause additional pain, bleeding and a heightened risk of contracting an infection through broken skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where swelling of the lips doesn&#8217;t present with any other symptoms of Kawasaki disease, but presents with symptoms such as a blocked nose, it&#8217;s more likely to be an allergic reaction to environmental factors like pollen or a food <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/need-extra-precautions\/infographic-overlap-symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allergy<\/a>: See your doctor find out what you might be allergic to, but visit the emergency room for any serious allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mouth-Lip.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4428\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mouth-Lip.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4428\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mouth-Lip.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mouth-Lip-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Cracking and Bleeding of the Mouth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes swelling of the lips and the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-29678-2_2434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation <\/a>of the mouth will lead to a further symptom that sees the lips and inside of the mouth cracking and bleeding. This can usually be a sign of a dry mouth or lips, and it&#8217;s the first signal from your body that you should increase your hydration levels immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drink more water if you can tolerate it: Sometimes even fruit juice can have the desired effect and assist with hydration and a vitamin boost when you&#8217;re sick. It&#8217;s one of the only ways to counter cracking of the lips as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the use of lip balm might come in handy when fighting off any kind of health condition that triggers swelling of the lips and dryness of the mouth. If not, you&#8217;re taking the risk of the cracking of the lips being more severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This symptom doesn&#8217;t occur in all cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shingles-Belt_new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shingles-Belt_new.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Shingles-Belt_new-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Spreading Rash (stars on the torso)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many health conditions that cause a rash, and other than ones like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/groupastrep\/diseases-public\/scarlet-fever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scarlet Fever<\/a> and the mumps, Kawasaki disease is also characterized by the appearance of a rash that you will see in most diagnosed cases. What type of rash you have, where it starts and how it spreads or develops from there can tell you a lot about what&#8217;s causing it:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where it&#8217;s Kawasaki disease, the rash is likely to start around the mid-torso or groin and spread to other areas of the body from there. It&#8217;s also likely to be accompanied by some of the Kawasaki disease-specific symptoms that are mentioned earlier on this list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rash is likely to be painful, itchy and to spread throughout the body as the condition progresses. It can buy relieved symptomatically with the use of topical skin creams and natural methods (like adding oats to a bath for skin irritation) for the duration of the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hand-with-rash.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4429\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hand-with-rash.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?attachment_id=4429\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hand-with-rash.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Hand-with-rash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Refusal to Close the Hands or Seeming Clumsiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Small children and the elderly who are diagnosed with Kawasaki disease usually are not able to voice their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms <\/a>out loud: This means that they are going to be most reliant on their carers in order to spot the symptoms and know when medical attention is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the characteristic rash, swollen lips and reddening of the hands or feet that can be observed in most Kawasaki disease cases, there is also a usual inability to close the hands due to inflammation of the webs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the patient might not be able to voice the discomfort associated with this symptom, their grip can seem clumsy for the duration of the infection. They might be less likely to take things offered to them, or they might be more likely to drop things when they do: In children who are normally of the age where they &#8220;clamp&#8221; on to things this can seem particularly unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Watch for the reddening of the hands as the symptom that likely goes together with this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Immune-System-Down.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3807\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Immune-System-Down.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-signs-that-you-have-pinworms\/immune-system-down\/\" class=\"wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Immune-System-Down.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Immune-System-Down-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Immunity Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some health conditions that might occur together with Kawasaki disease as a result of the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-47648-1_2980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immune system<\/a> having been severely compromised for the duration of the infection. What this means is that you are more likely to get sick easier if you have recovered from a severe recent illness like Kawasaki disease, and this can even mean that you take regular diseases such as the flu much harder than everyone else around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should start doing after the infection&#8217;s worst symptoms have gone away is to boost your immune system as much as you can: Switch over to a healthy, recommended and professionally worked out diet plan that gives you everything you need &#8211; and from there, add methods such as tinctures, teas and herbal drinks to give you an immunity boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with immunity-related conditions or an already compromised immune system should be especially careful and know to boost their immune systems as much as they can to avoid getting sick with something else after your recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Eye-Trauma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Eye-Trauma.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Eye-Trauma-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Conjunctival Inflammation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conjunctivitis <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-29678-2_2434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation <\/a>is commonly seen in cases of Kawasaki disease, but it can also characterize a long list of other conditions that include diabetes, allergies, and sinusitis. This is described in normal terms as inflammation fop the eyes, and it can make the eyes appear puffy, red and painful for the duration of the infection with periods of flare-ups where the symptoms of the condition become worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inflammation caused by Kawasaki disease inflames the blood vessels, the rest of the body and can inflame the eyes from there: It&#8217;s likely to disappear as soon as the main infection has been properly treated, but if it sticks around for longer than this, it means that this particular symptom is being triggered by another condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For eye inflammation or conjunctivitis not related to Kawasaki disease or persisting long after it, see your doctor to find out what condition might be causing your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease_new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease_new.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease_new-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Related Diagnosed Disorders (like Arthritis-related Conditions or Scarlet Fever)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other health conditions that can be diagnosed together with Kawasaki disease and might occur together with it at the same time &#8211; as they often are &#8211; but they can also stand on their own as medical conditions that will happen in the absence of Kawasaki disease. If you show symptoms of one of these conditions, there might be an overlap between your symptoms &#8211; and you might have more than one condition, with Kawasaki disease triggering a flare-up of the other condition at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these health conditions include inflammatory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6302073\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arthritis<\/a>, sometimes juvenile arthritis that sees the condition flaring up or officially diagnosed in children, rheumatoid arthritis or other common infections such as Scarlet Fever.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having more than one condition at a time (or a flare-up of one while you&#8217;re recovering from another) can make the condition you&#8217;re suffering from a lot more dangerous to your body. Especially for combined infections, you should see your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Persistent-Coughing.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1719\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Persistent-Coughing.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/17-silent-walking-pneumonia-symptoms\/persistent-coughing\/\" class=\"wp-image-1719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Persistent-Coughing.jpg 500w, https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Persistent-Coughing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Coronary Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many instances where cases of Kawasaki disease has affected the heart, and this is something that a patient can always be in potential danger of while they&#8217;re battling Kawasaki disease. It&#8217;s one of the reasons why this is the type of condition that you should see your doctor for at the sign of the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7386785\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms<\/a>: Doing anything else can be severely dangerous to your health &#8211; and might even be fatal if left untreated under the wrong circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take note of any chest tightness, back pain, difficulty breathing, coughing, hiccuping or outright chest pain if you are going through any kind of infection: It can mean that the heart is taking strain, and it can mean that you are an increased risk for a heart attack, stroke or other condition related to the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any signs of a condition affecting your heart should mean getting to a doctor or making a stop at the emergency room: Always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"adx_native_ad_110429\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function() {var qk= tap_setup_cookie.getCookie(\"tapckie\");\r\nvar a=\"\",b=[\"aid=110429\", \"adx_custom=fid:\"+qk];for (var c=0;c<b.length;++c){a+=b[c]+\"&\";}a+=\"r=\"+Math.random()*1e16+\"&url=\"+encodeURIComponent(window.location.href);var x=\"https:\/\/content.tapnative.com\/tn\/?\"+a;var y=document.createElement(\"script\");y.type=\"text\/javascript\";y.async=true;y.src=x;var z=document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];z.parentNode.insertBefore(y, z);})();<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kawasaki Disease is an inflammatory condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. it gets diagnosed in a couple of thousand people every year, and Kawasaki disease can be fatal if it gets left untreated: Ideally, a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease can be treated, but early diagnosis is important &#8211; 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