When a baby with Kawasaki disease starts having fevers and loses weight, there are signs and symptoms that should give you time to take your child into your doctor. See your Doctor if your baby is unusually tired, has a headache, vomiting, is not able to sleep, develops unusual bleeding between nappy changes, starts having diarrhoea more often than usual, has swollen legs. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, see your doctor urgently, or go to the emergency room if you cannot speak to a doctor.
If your baby has the following symptoms, see your Doctor immediately: loss of appetite, lethargy, loss of sleep, vomiting, diarrhoea, unexplained fever. The following Kawasaki disease symptoms can also be similar to that of other illnesses that cause fever in babies.
A symptom of Kawasaki infection in infants is an increase in body temperature after sitting for a while. This is because the fever from the infection spreads to the rest of the body and can sometimes cause jaundice. Your child should be examined by a doctor as soon as possible.
Babies diagnosed with Kawasaki usually vomit. The vomit will be dark red and difficult to swallow. In some cases, if the vomiting persists, your baby may have feeding problems. It is recommended to see a doctor immediately.
Fever and diarrhea are often associated with infections. Because children with Kawasaki often get the infection for a longer time than usual, they can get sick as well.
If your baby is less than six months old, it is even more important for you to see a doctor or go to the hospital right away if he starts to vomit or is unwell. Symptoms of Kawasaki in infants may be similar to those of other conditions that cause fever in infants.
These include fevers associated with viruses, bacteria, viral infections such as herpes and chickenpox, and respiratory tract infections
If you suspect your child has an infection, you should see a doctor. The doctor may take your child's urine, blood, and tissue culture tests. If the infection is confirmed, doctors may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection and get rid of the bacteria that cause the infection.
Kawasaki occurs when a child's immune system is weak and the bacteria that cause infection enter the bloodstream. The bacteria are able to survive in the blood due to the child's low resistance to other bacteria and the weakened state of his immune system. You may notice yellow discharge from your nipples or mouth. Your child's urine will be light colored.
You should watch for other symptoms of the infection including pain in the upper chest or abdomen, fever, fatigue and nausea and vomiting. If you find any of these signs, consult your Doctor immediately.
If you notice any of these signs in your Baby, you should be seen immediately. However, if your Baby still seems fine, he or she may be infected with a more serious infection like strep throat or pneumonia. This condition is more likely to occur if the infection is not treated in time.
Symptoms in infants can vary widely, so you should check with your Doctor as soon as possible. They may not all be the same, so it is important that you understand what to look for.
If you suspect that your Baby may be infected, do not wait for a long time to seek medical advice. Your Baby's life is at risk and you should get medical advice as soon as possible.