Does Kawasaki disease cause vomiting?

Written by Li Jiao Yan
Neonatology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Kawasaki disease is a disease with no clear etiology, commonly seen in infants and toddlers, with eighty percent of cases occurring in children under five years old. Its main pathological change is systemic vasculitis. The main symptoms include fever, congested and cracked lips, diffuse congestion of the oral mucosa, swollen tongue papillae, and strawberry tongue. Other symptoms may include swelling of the hands and feet, polymorphous erythema, and enlarged lymph nodes. There could be subsequent cardiac complications, primarily affecting the coronary arteries. Kawasaki disease may cause vomiting due to the diffuse congestion in the oral cavity, and the pharynx might also be congested. When children experience significant congestion, their laryngeal reflex might be sensitive, possibly leading to vomiting. Furthermore, children with Kawasaki disease might develop secondary infections from other bacteria and viruses, which could also lead to symptoms like vomiting. Therefore, the manifestations of Kawasaki disease can vary, and if significant vomiting occurs, it should be investigated to determine the cause.

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Does Kawasaki disease affect lifespan?

Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, has an unclear pathogenesis. Its pathological changes primarily involve a systemic circulatory disease characterized by vasculitis. A severe complication can lead to cardiac lesions. Generally, Kawasaki disease is self-limiting and most cases have a good prognosis. However, if Kawasaki disease is not effectively treated and results in associated coronary artery aneurysms or large artery aneurysms, it could lead to acquired heart disease. Such cardiac issues could potentially affect cardiac function later on. This might impact lifespan, but if Kawasaki disease is treated aggressively and effectively, the prognosis is good and the impact on future health is minimal.

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Does Kawasaki disease cause vomiting?

Kawasaki disease is a disease with no clear etiology, commonly seen in infants and toddlers, with eighty percent of cases occurring in children under five years old. Its main pathological change is systemic vasculitis. The main symptoms include fever, congested and cracked lips, diffuse congestion of the oral mucosa, swollen tongue papillae, and strawberry tongue. Other symptoms may include swelling of the hands and feet, polymorphous erythema, and enlarged lymph nodes. There could be subsequent cardiac complications, primarily affecting the coronary arteries. Kawasaki disease may cause vomiting due to the diffuse congestion in the oral cavity, and the pharynx might also be congested. When children experience significant congestion, their laryngeal reflex might be sensitive, possibly leading to vomiting. Furthermore, children with Kawasaki disease might develop secondary infections from other bacteria and viruses, which could also lead to symptoms like vomiting. Therefore, the manifestations of Kawasaki disease can vary, and if significant vomiting occurs, it should be investigated to determine the cause.

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Is Kawasaki disease characterized by eye discharge?

Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune vasculitis that can affect blood vessels throughout the body and various organs, but the most severe impact is typically on the coronary arteries, which can lead to dilation of the coronary arteries or the possibility of forming coronary artery aneurysms. The disease can cause conjunctival congestion, but this is a manifestation of aseptic conjunctivitis, meaning it does not cause, nor does it result in, purulent secretions, in other words, it does not cause eye discharge. Therefore, if a patient with Kawasaki disease has purulent eye discharge, it is possible that they have a concurrent bacterial conjunctivitis. Thus, generally, eyes affected by Kawasaki disease do not have eye discharge but may appear dry and red.

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What is Kawasaki disease? Is it contagious?

Kawasaki disease is a common pediatric febrile rash disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. It is a systemic vasculitis syndrome mediated by immune mechanisms. Kawasaki disease may be caused by acute immune dysregulation due to infectious factors, and genetic factors may be related to the acute onset of the disease. Therefore, Kawasaki disease is not contagious, and contact with children with Kawasaki disease will not lead to transmission. Kawasaki disease generally occurs in infants and young children, and there is no clear seasonal pattern to its occurrence, nor significant gender differences.

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Does Kawasaki disease cause coughing?

Kawasaki disease has an unclear pathogenesis, primarily manifesting as systemic vasculitis, frequently affecting the coronary arteries. Clinically, it is characterized by fever, typically a high fever lasting seven to fourteen days, and is unresponsive to antibiotic treatment. Other symptoms include conjunctival congestion, cracked lips, diffuse oral congestion, and strawberry tongue. In the acute phase, there might be hard edema and erythema development, with polymorphous erythema and scarlatiniform rash typically on the trunk. Additionally, unilateral or bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy with tenderness can occur. Generally, coughing is rare and may be due to other infections like upper respiratory infections in children with weaker immunity.