Kawasaki disease is a disease that can be seen in childhood, especially between the ages of 8 months and 9-10 years, and is characterized by high fever, rash on the body, and redness, especially in the mouth, tongue and eyes. Enlargement is seen in the lymph nodes in the neck. Although Kawasaki disease is a rare disease, it is extremely important as it can cause non-congenital heart diseases and heart attacks in children. Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of the heart vessels, causing these vessels to enlarge, causing bubbles and aneurysms to form in the vessels. As the vascular structure is damaged, clots may form, while heart attacks may occur due to blockages.
Generally speaking, the problems caused by Kawasaki disease in the heart can be listed as follows:
- Inflammation of the coronary vessels in the heart, called vasculitis
- Inflammation of the heart muscle, called myocarditis
- heart valve diseases
- Heart attack
Although the cause of Kawasaki disease is not fully known, it is considered that viruses and bacteria, as well as genetic factors, play an important role in the development of this disease. The treatment of Kawasaki disease is also carried out in this perspective. Reducing fever and preventing the damage that the disease may cause to the heart are the main elements of treatment. Applying the necessary treatment early after symptoms appear in children is extremely important in terms of protecting heart health.
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