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Kawasaki Disease
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Kawasaki Disease
by tami__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By tammi on March 11, 1999 at 16:22:40:
I was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease when I was 12 years old. I am now 28 years old and have been wondering if there are any studies showing the incidence of long term effects of the disease (and not just heart complications). I was tested for heart problems while in the hospital, 1 year later, and then again 5 years later. Thankfully,no heart problems were found in any of those tests. I am currently experiencing problems that seem to be repetitive strain injuries in my arms and hands and will be seeing a specialist soon. I remember having the pain from arthritis in my fingers when I was in the hospital with Kawasaki. Is it possible this could end up being a precursor for arthritis in Kawasaki patients later on? I would appreciate any direction you can give me about finding any research or collection of information about Kawasaki patients later in life. Thank You.
I was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease when I was 12 years old. I am now 28 years old and have been wondering if there are any studies showing the incidence of long term effects of the disease (and not just heart complications). I was tested for heart problems while in the hospital, 1 year later, and then again 5 years later. Thankfully,no heart problems were found in any of those tests. I am currently experiencing problems that seem to be repetitive strain injuries in my arms and hands and will be seeing a specialist soon. I remember having the pain from arthritis in my fingers when I was in the hospital with Kawasaki. Is it possible this could end up being a precursor for arthritis in Kawasaki patients later on? I would appreciate any direction you can give me about finding any research or collection of information about Kawasaki patients later in life. Thank You.
