{"id":5584,"date":"2019-04-11T06:04:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T06:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5584"},"modified":"2021-03-30T18:20:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:20:40","slug":"14-tips-to-ease-kawasaki-disease-symptoms-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-tips-to-ease-kawasaki-disease-symptoms-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Tips to Ease Kawasaki Disease Symptoms Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kawasaki disease is a disorder that mainly affects children. It is when there is inflammation of the walls of certain arteries that are located throughout the entire body. The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart are affected. Kawasaki disorder affects the skin, lymph nodes, mucous membranes that are located inside of the mouth, throat, and nose. When it affects these parts of the body it\u2019s known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the disease is present in the body, there is a high fever and peeling of the skin. Kawasaki disease can cause fear in parents and their children, but it is a curable disorder. Their child can live a normal life once it\u2019s treated. There should be no serious damage to the body if it\u2019s treated within 10 days of onset of the disease. There are eight tips to ease Kawasaki disease symptoms safely. You should always check with your doctor before trying any of these remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Aspirin <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

will help ease the symptoms of Kawasaki disease safely. With aspirin<\/a>, it will help with inflammation, pain, and fever. You will only need to take it when needed. It\u2019s important to just take the required amount on the bottle of aspirin or what is suggested by your doctor. Aspirin is good to take to prevent clotting of the blood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after the fever goes down, your child may still need to take a low dose of aspirin to help with a coronary artery aneurysm if it develops. If the child develops chickenpox, the aspirin needs to be stopped. When taking aspirin, take it with a full glass of water. The aspirin won\u2019t work right away. You may need to sit or lie down to let the aspirin do its job. Just because it won\u2019t work as fast, there is no need to up the dosage. You could cause serious harm to the child if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Take short walks <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

to help with the symptoms of Kawasaki disease<\/a>. Walking is an easy form of exercise that can be taken at any pace. Since the child has Kawasaki disease, you will want the child to walk slow. The child can walk for 10 minutes a day. Always ask the child how he or she feels. You don\u2019t want to push him or her too much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always take water with you, so the child can drink it when he or she gets thirsty. For instance, take the child from one end of your block to the next a few times. Once the child is tired, take them back home. You can even let one parent drive beside the child, while the other parent walks with the child. If the child can\u2019t walk any further, he or she can just get the car and go home. This will be easy on the child\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is safe to do to ease symptoms of Kawasaki disease. Some people say too much rest isn\u2019t good for you, but when you\u2019re dealing with a disease like this, the child needs his or her rest. When you rest, if you are having any pains or a fever<\/a>, it will go away once you get some rest. The child doesn\u2019t necessarily have to go to sleep but just lying down with help out a lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if the child does go to sleep, once he or she wakes up, their fever and pain should be less. Once they get back up, the pain may come back, but if it\u2019s time for an aspirin, you can just give them one. The rest should be done a few times a day. They don\u2019t have to lie in their bed. They can lie on the couch or in a chair for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Healthy diet <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is important when dealing with Kawasaki disease. It will ease some of the symptoms of the disease in a safe way. The child\u2019s pediatrician will give the parents a diet plan that is right for the child. When it comes to eating healthy, children tend to struggle because when they hang out with their friends, they usually eat fast food and sodas<\/a>. With Kawasaki disease, they won\u2019t be able to eat those types of foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can go to restaurants that offer healthier options. Parents need to be supported when their child is going through this disease, especially with their diet. Parents should eat the same foods as their child to help him or she eats better. It will be easier for the child to eat healthier if the parents are doing it with them. For instance, if the child wants a hamburger, turkey or vegetable burgers are a healthier option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Gamma globulin <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can help ease the symptoms of Kawasaki disease easily. Gamma globulin is an immune protein <\/a>that is administered through the vein, which can lower coronary artery problems. Most people hate getting needles, but with the right healthcare team, they will relax the child along with their parents. Once the child gets the gamma globulin, parents should feel confident in knowing that while the child is going through this disease, their child\u2019s risk of developing coronary artery problems are almost nonexistent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can just take care of the other problems that the child will go through with Kawasaki disease. In fact, most children get better after gamma globulin treatment. You\u2019re doing your child good by getting this treatment done. It will allow your child to get back to living his or her life and enjoy being a kid again. With any treatment, their heart will need to be monitored on a regular basis to make sure the heart is doing good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Acupuncture <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is a safe alternative method that parents should consider to help ease their child\u2019s symptoms of Kawasaki disease. Some parents don\u2019t want their child drugged up in order to get rid of any pain that they\u2019re having, so they\u2019ll choose alternative methods. With acupuncture<\/a>, needs are inserted in the person\u2019s skin where the pain is located. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The child may think this is weird to him or her, but it can help with any pain that they could be having. It can also reduce any fever that they\u2019re having. This method is good if the child\u2019s symptoms are mild, but if the child is having heart problems, you may want to listen to the child\u2019s doctor. Acupuncture is a temporary treatment. You may not want to do this too often. Whenever the child is in pain you will need to take him or her in to see an acupuncturist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Essential oils <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can ease the symptoms of Kawasaki disease in a safe way. When it comes to essential oils<\/a>, you can add to the affected area and massage it into the skin, place a few drops in their bath or into a diffuser. Some essentials oils that are good include lavender, spruce, and chamomile. These essential oils will light up a child\u2019s spirits when he or she in pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy aromatherapy cones that you place in a room that could be beneficial to the child. After you place the essential oil onto the affected area that is in pain, let the child rest for a while. When he or she wakes up, the child should feel much better. By having these types of essential oils for the child, this will calm the child, which is good for the heart. When the child goes in for a check-up, the doctor may notice an improvement in how the heart is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Herbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

help ease the symptoms of Kawasaki disease. One herb that helps with eye infections is Euphrasia. When you have Kawasaki disease, you could develop eye swelling. Just place about five drops in a cup of boiling water. Let the water cool to room temperature and place it on the affected eye area. You may have to use the drops a few times before you notice a difference, but it should do the trick. When it comes to herbs, they have an uplifting smell to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the child is in any pain, the smell of the herbs <\/a>filling the room could help with that as well. You can also visit a health food store to find out what herbs are good for pain and fever. The salesperson should be able to tell you what herbs are good for these types of symptoms and how to use them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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