How is Kawasaki disease treated? Hospitalization

Kawasaki disease is treated during hospitalization . This is important for the need to monitor the condition of the child. The highest effectiveness and the best treatment will be ensured from an early start . And after diagnosis, a single dose of immunoglobulins into a vein is chosen .

In addition to immunoglobulin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, Aspirin) is used. In this case, both drugs have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the risk of complications . ASA counteracts the clotting of platelets and is given until the end of treatment.

Rey's syndrome is mentioned in connection with the treatment of viral diseases and the administration of acetylsalicylic acid . Its exact cause is not known, however, its relationship with the administration of ASA in a child with a viral disease is considered. This syndrome involves damage to multiple organs. Like the brain, and the liver is associated with lowering blood sugar.

Corticosteroids are given when immunoglobulin treatment has failed . In the case of a heart attack, thrombolysis or coronarography is performed , which also has a diagnostic role. Biological treatment may also be considered . However, in most cases, a single dose of immunoglobulins is taken .

Physicians from the fields of pediatrics, cardiology and rheumatology participate in the diagnosis and treatment. Most children recover completely. Only in a very small percentage of cases does the disease break out again. Longer and more complicated treatment is when serious complications have occurred.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

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The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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