Dr Nitin Gupta

Kawasaki disease causes swelling (inflammation) in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body. It primarily affects children. The inflammation tends to affect the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.   Kawasaki disease is sometimes called mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because it also affects glands that swell during an infection (lymph nodes), skin, and the mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose and throat. Signs of Kawasaki disease, such as a high fever and peeling skin, can be frightening. The good news is that Kawasaki disease is usually treatable, and most children recover from Kawasaki disease without serious problems. SYMPTOMS Kawasaki disease signs and symptoms usually appear in three phases. 1st phase Signs and symptoms of the first phase may include: ·         A fever that is often is higher than 102.2 F (39 C) and lasts more than three days ·       Extremely red ...