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My 7-month-old son had a fever continuously for a week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 7 months old. He has had a fever for 8 days. His body temperature started from 105 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day and now it has gradually reduced to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the first time he is having fever. I am giving him Crocin drops and Ceftriaxone. On the firs... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports and history of your child given by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. Thereseems to be a serious viral infection that the child has suffered as the total counts are high, but without any neutrophilic predominanc... Read Full »
Is kawasaki disease treated with Aspirin? Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My child is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. The whole family is in mental turmoil. Our pediatrician ordered a few tests and confirmed it but said my kid needs to take Aspirin and another injection shot to get cured. We fear Aspirin as we have heard of a syndro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the child should take Aspirin and the Immunoglobulin intravenous injection to treat Kawasaki Disease. Without the above treatment, the outcome may be life-threatening. Read Full »
Kindly advise me about my Kawasaki disease and chest pain.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 36 years old and have high cholesterol. I have had Kawasaki disease for the past 30 years. Last weekend I experienced chest pain, and I still have dull achy pain. At urgent care, the doctor said the EKG was normal compared to previous EKGs I have had, but the result that showed up ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I have seen your ECG (electrocardiogram) reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Kawasaki disease may surely affect the heart, but in your case, the chest pain that you experienced can not b... Read Full »
Query: Hello Doctor, I have been having chest pain (tightness and burning fullness) and heart palpitations. I am 16 years old and have had Kawasaki disease. Should I go to the ER? Please suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kawasaki disease is associated with coronary artery aneurysm. If you are having palpitations please visit the ER. And later discuss the disease with me, and I will help you. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it safe for my 5-year-old son diagnosed with kawasaki disease to take tablet Aspirin?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son has been diagnosed with kawasaki disease. His doctor has suggested him to take tablet Aspirin and another injection. However, we have read about a syndrome that affects kids after taking tablet Aspirin. What is the name of the injection that his doctor has suggested?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, I suggest your son takes tablet Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) as recommended by your doctor for treating kawasaki disease. It is toxic only at very high doses. Also, the injection suggested is an immunoglobulin that must be taken. The... Read Full »