Early recognition and treatment of Kawasaki disease is critical to minimizing the chances of develop serious, even life-threatening, complications, such as aneurysms and heart attack. Even with early recognition and treatment, about one quarter of children with Kawasaki disease develop complications with the coronary arteries. However, death only occurs in about 1% of children with Kawasaki disease.
Treatment is aggressive and includes hospitalization, close monitoring and medications.
Medications include administering high-doses of gamma globulin intravenously. A high fever that does not break with usual doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) is typical of Kawasaki disease. In the hospital setting, this fever is treated by medically monitored high-dose aspirin.
Long-term treatment for children and adults with a history of Kawasaki disease includes regular medical care. This includes having an echocardiogram yearly to screen for heart disease and other heart problems.
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Kawasaki disease includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Kawasaki disease may include:
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