Does Kawasaki Disease Impact Lifespan?
Most cases of Kawasaki disease do not affect the child's life expectancy, as the condition generally responds well to appropriate treatment. However, in rare cases where the condition is severe, it can lead to complications such as myocardial infarction and rupture of coronary artery aneurysms, which may potentially impact the child's life expectancy.
1. Over 90% of children with Kawasaki disease, when treated actively and reasonably, can control the condition well and will not affect their life expectancy. However, less than 10% of children with Kawasaki disease may experience complications such as rupture of coronary artery aneurysms, myocardial infarction, and thrombosis, which can lead to death. Overall, the mortality rate of Kawasaki disease is less than 1%, so there is no need to worry that it will affect life expectancy. Prompt treatment is essential once the condition is identified.
1. Fever lasting for more than five days, unresponsive to antibiotic treatment.
2. Accompanied by swelling and redness of the hands and feet, with obvious flushing of the palms and soles. During the recovery phase, there may be membranous peeling of the fingertips and toes.
3. The possibility of polymorphic erythematous rash.
4. Conjunctivitis, manifesting as redness of the eyes without obvious discharge.
5. Red lips, chapped lips, and a strawberry-like tongue.
6. Enlargement of unilateral or bilateral cervical lymph nodes.
These are the typical clinical symptoms of Kawasaki disease.
