Bigg Boss 17 fame and stand up comedian Munawar Farooqui has shared his emotional story in an interview. When his son Mikhail was only one and a half years old, he came to know that his son has a rare disease called 'Kawasaki'. This causes high fever and inflammation of the blood vessels, it also damages the health of the heart.
Some injections are given in its treatment. Each injection cost 25 thousand rupees, but at that time Munawar had only 700 rupees. Desperate, he sought help from people and somehow managed to get his son treated. He says the incident has made him more humble than ever.
Kawasaki victims can usually be children under 5 years of age, know and affect. In this disease, there is a risk of death if proper treatment is not received in time.
So, today' Health waterIn ' we will talk about the rare disease 'Kawasaki'. You will also know that-
- Why and how does this disease occur?
- How can its symptoms be recognized?
- What are its treatment and prevention measures?
What is Kawasaki? Kawasaki disease or Kawasaki syndrome is a rare vasculitis. In vasculitis, blood vessels become inflamed. If such a condition continues for a long time, the blood vessels weaken and become stretched. This increases the risk of it tearing or shrinking.
Due to poor blood vessels, tissues and organs do not get proper amount of nutrition. Due to which the body starts getting weak.
What are the symptoms of Kawasaki disease? One of the biggest hallmarks of Kawasaki disease is that the child has a persistent fever. It usually causes a fever above 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Heart related problems can also occur during this period. Apart from this, if the symptoms given in the graphic appear, consult a doctor immediately.
Left untreated for 2 weeks can lead to gout If Kawasaki disease is not treated properly for two weeks, the skin on the child's hands and feet begins to break down. It begins to unravel like a thin sheet. Some children may experience temporary arthritis or joint pain.
Apart from this some other features can also be seen, see graphic:
What is the treatment for Kawasaki disease? When this disease is detected, the first step is to prevent damage to the baby's heart and start treatment immediately. The earlier treatment is started, the more the child's immune system can be protected by lowering the fever.
The longer the fever lasts, the lower the child's immunity. Therefore, antibodies are given to the child through drops within 10 days of the first occurrence of fever. After the fever subsides, mild doses of aspirin are given to prevent clotting in the coronary arteries. This dose of aspirin may need to be taken for 6 to 8 weeks.
Recovery from damage to the coronary arteries also takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Some common questions and answers regarding Kawasaki disease
Question: How many cases of Kawasaki disease occur in India every year? Answer: It is a rare and serious inflammatory disease, which affects children. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, it affects 10-20 children per 100,000 children in India every year. The cases of Kawasaki disease in India have been increasing steadily in the last few years. Now cases are coming up from almost every state of the country. However, Dr. Paras says that now people are more aware and doctors are also more aware. That is why more cases are being registered.
Question: Who is at increased risk of developing Kawasaki disease? Answer: Kawasaki disease usually affects young children. According to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation, about 75% of its cases occur in children under the age of 5. Most of its cases are found in the Asian continent. This means that young children in Asian countries are more at risk. Its cases are more common in male children.
Question: Is Kawasaki disease a genetic disease? Answer: According to the Kawasaki Disease Foundation, it is not a genetic disease. However, if someone has the disease, their immediate siblings are 10 times more likely to develop it than others.
Question: What complications can occur in Kawasaki disease? Answer: This causes inflammation of the coronary arteries, which increases the risk of aneurysms (weakening and spasms in the arteries). If the case becomes more severe, coronary artery bypass surgery may be required. In addition, there can be many complications:
- Swelling of the heart may occur
- Blood clots and narrowing of the coronary arteries can occur
- Coronary arteries can collapse
- Heart valve problems may occur. This valve helps the blood flow in the right direction in the heart
- Hepatitis and other liver related problems may occur
- The child's lungs may become inflamed
- The child may get a heart infection
- A child's pancreas may become inflamed
- Poor functioning of the heart can lead to heart failure
- A heart attack may occur
Question: Is Kawasaki disease completely curable?
Answer: Symptoms of Kawasaki disease in children can last for 4 to 6 weeks. Also feel very tired and irritable for about 8 weeks. In about 2% to 3% of cases, it has been observed that the problem recurs in children.
Question: Is Kawasaki disease a serious disease? Answer: Yes, Kawasaki is a serious disease. However, most children recover if they receive the right treatment at the right time.
Question: When should a child be screened for Kawasaki treatment? Answer: If the child has fever for more than 3 days, consult a doctor and also ask him for a Kawasaki test. Dr. Paras says that it is important to remember that treatment is necessary within 10 days of the onset of fever. which can reduce the risk of damage to the coronary arteries.
Question: Is it possible to avoid Kawasaki disease? Answer: No, no way to prevent this has been found yet. In fact, the exact cause of Kawasaki disease is not known, so the way to prevent it is not known. However, recovery is possible by recognizing its symptoms at the right time and starting treatment.
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