s is not a specific test to determine why or where the inflammation is occurring.
- urinalysis - testing of a urine sample for protein, red blood cells, white blood cells, or casts to indicate kidney disease associated with several rheumatic diseases.
Treatment for Kawasaki disease:
Specific treatment for Kawasaki disease will be determined by your child's physician based on:
- your child's age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the disease
- your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the disease
- your opinion or preference
Prior to the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease by your child's physician, the goal of treatment is to provide comfort for your child. Fever reduction and increasing fluids are very helpful. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen is often used for fever.
Once the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease is made, your child's physician may prescribe aspirin to help decrease the inflammation that the illness produces, as well as to prevent clots from forming. However, always check with your child's physician before giving your child aspirin. Intravenous medication called gamma globulin (IVIG) decreases the risk of the heart being affected and can significantly reduce the risk for long term complications for Kawasaki disease. IVIG is given in the hospital.
Can Kawasaki disease be prevented?
Currently, there is no known way to prevent Kawasaki disease.
Long-term outlook after having Kawasaki disease:
With appropriate treatment, about 95 percent of all children have a full recovery after Kawasaki disease resolves. If an aneurysm is detected, echocardiograms will be repeated periodically, sometimes for several years after the illness. Some heart problems may not be evident right away, so it is important to keep follow-up appointments with your child's physician, even if your child is feeling well.