Question
A six-year-old boy experienced an itchy elbow and knee joint a year ago, with no external symptoms, and was diagnosed with growth pain. However, in November this year, he had a continuous high fever four times, with an erythrocyte sedimentation rate of 105, but no evidence of coronary artery dilation. He was ultimately diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. After medication treatment, his body temperature has decreased. Is it necessary to continue taking medication? Are these two symptoms related?
Answer
The symptoms of Kawasaki disease include high fever and skin desquamation. This condition is typically curable, with most children making a full recovery without leaving serious issues. If diagnosed with Kawasaki disease within ten days of onset, immediate treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin and high-dose aspirin is effective. However, if treatment is delayed beyond ten days, the effectiveness is usually poor, even ineffective. It is recommended to undergo medication treatment under a doctor’s guidance.