What Is Kawasaki Disease?
10. Ongoing Treatment
The patient is likely to be expected to continue taking aspirin for some time after the initial treatment. This is because aspirin acts as a blood thinner, and this means it will help to prevent further clotting. The patient should stop taking aspirin immediately if they contract chickenpox or the flu to help prevent a serious reaction.
If Kawasaki disease has caused heart problems then the patient will likely need to go to see a doctor for regular check-ups. Most heart conditions can at least be managed to help reduce the severity of the symptoms and help to keep the patient safe. The patient may also need to make changes in their lifestyle.
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