The rash started on his feet and looked very similar to Hand Foot & Mouth, blistery -type rash. It spread very quickly from his feet to his legs, torso, arms, face/head (within 24 hours). Took him to the doctor when they were on his feet. Diagnosis: HF & M. Once all over the body, it looked very red (like a Scarlet Fever type rash). Once the rash made it to his head, then the red eyes started. Started off looking like red eyes you would associate with allergies. Quickly looked worse and very scary.
The staff at the ER said Kawasaki Disease is very common, unlike some sites that say it is rare.
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Some more details on my son's Kawasakis...
The rash started on his feet and looked very similar to Hand Foot & Mouth, blistery -type rash. It spread very quickly from his feet to his legs, torso, arms, face/head (within 24 hours). Took him to the doctor when they were on his feet. Diagnosis: HF & M. Once all over the body, it looked very red (like a Scarlet Fever type rash). Once the rash made it to his head, then the red eyes started. Started off looking like red eyes you would associate with allergies. Quickly looked worse and very scary.
The staff at the ER said Kawasaki Disease is very common, unlike some sites that say it is rare.
October 18, 2009 - 7:20amThis Comment
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