10 Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Arthralgia
Arthralgia is the medical term for joint pain. It is a nonspecific symptom that can be seen in various diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatic fever, osteoarthritis, gout, trauma, and hemarthrosis. Arthralgia also can be a side effect of medications.
In Kawasaki disease, the joint pain is usually symmetrical, and the affected joints may become swollen. Arthralgia can be managed with the help of painkillers, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs.
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