How Do Doctors Treat Kawasaki Disease?
Kawasaki disease is treated in the hospital. Children typically are given high doses of aspirin to decrease inflammation, prevent blood clots* in the heart’s blood vessels, and lessen fever and joint pain. A one-time dose of intravenous gamma globulin* also is given to lower the risk of heart problems, particularly coronary aneurysms. (Even though aspirin is an important part of the treatment for Kawasaki disease, children normally are not given aspirin for minor fever or pain, because Reye syndrome*, a dangerous condition, has been linked to aspirin use in children.
Kawasaki disease is treated in the hospital. Children typically are given high doses of aspirin to decrease inflammation, prevent blood clots* in the heart’s blood vessels, and lessen fever and joint pain. A one-time dose of intravenous gamma globulin* also is given to lower the risk of heart problems, particularly coronary aneurysms.
