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Kawasaki disease
A childhood illness caused by inflammation of medium-sized blood vessels.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare |
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What is Kawasaki disease?
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Please tell me what kawasaki disease is ?
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What are the symptoms of kawasaki disease?
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How to help a child suffer from kawasaki disease?
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What does a child with Kawasaki disease look like?
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Question- is it possible to treat kawasaki disease?
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Can kawasaki disease cause death if left untreated?
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What are the possible treatments for kawasaki disease?
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A 40-year old asked:
How common is it for somebody to get kawasaki disease?
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What treatments for Kawasaki disease can I try at home?
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A 39-year old asked:
My brother has developed Kawasaki disease. What is it exactly?
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A 35-year old asked:
Does the age of a child affect the severity of Kawasaki disease?
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How do you treat a child with a moderate case of Kawasaki disease?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could use expert help with why are asians most affected with kawasaki disease?
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A 45-year old asked:
How can I make my community more aware of Kawasaki disease ? What are the main symptoms of the disease?
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A 36-year old asked:
Just diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Had many questions on the way home but doctor is gone now. Can you tell me about the condition?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Is kawasaki disease contagious?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can kawasaki disease happen genetically?
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A 49-year old asked:
Which is kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?
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Can Kawasaki disease cause death in a young child if not treated?
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A 45-year old asked:
Can you please describe kawasaki disease, and their signs and symptoms?
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A 29-year old asked:
In carpet cleaner and kawasaki disease related? I heard that idea many years ago.
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A 31-year old asked:
How to know if the chemical commonly used in carpet cleaner and kawasaki disease are related?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi doctor, my nice have problem in her skin and a doctor in my country said that she might be suffering from a rare disease called Kawasaki disease. w?
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A 46-year old asked:
Back pain and kawasaki disease related?
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A 38-year old asked:
I had kawasaki disease when i was a kid, will that cause me to have heart problems as an adult?
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A 27-year old asked:
My daughter is being treated for kawasaki disease, will her heart rate go back to normal when she is fully recovered?
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A 41-year old asked:
Are kawasaki syndrome (or kawasaki disease) and heart murmur related?
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A 29-year old female asked:
My son had kawasaki disease at 5 month old( know 10 month old) should I worry that every time tha he will get sick it's about auto immune diseases?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long does joint pain and stiffness associated with kawasaki disease last?
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