Kenneth Kee

Kawasaki Disease, A Simple Guide To the Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Kawasaki Disease is a childhood disease
The disease occur in children of all ages
It typically cause fever and lymph node swellings
Mostly it causes the skin to start peeling.

Patients present with first with fever then skin and eye dryness
There may be also swelling of feet and hand with redness
There is also sore throat with sometimes tonsillar swelling
This is followed by red rash with skin peeling

Diagnosis is by symptoms and elimination of other diseases
Electrocardiography may be done to check on heart myopathy
Complications are vasculitis, coronary heart disease and arthritis
There may be also blood vessel aneurysm and myocarditis

Treatment is usually with immunogammaglobulin
Aspirin is also used under proper doctor's supervision
Corticosteroids is useful to treat arthritis and myocarditis
Most children make a full recovery after about 3 weeks

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Interesting Tips about the Kawasaki Disease

A Healthy Lifestyle

1. Take a well Balanced Diet

2. Suspected cases should be treated as early as possible because of possible heart complications
a. Bed rest in isolation ward

b. Adequate fluids

c. Antipyretic medicines such as paracetamol for fever

d. Aspirin may be given (in spite of the danger of Reyes Syndrome) to prevent blockage of the coronary artery of the heart.

e. Injections of gamma globulin are the main treatment for Kawasaki disease.

f. Corticosteroids is useful to reduce complications such as arthritis and myocarditis

Prognosis of Kawasaki Disease is generally good.

Most children make a full recovery after about 3 weeks.

Myocarditis and arthritis may last for 6 to 8 weeks.

Coronary artery disease improves gradually over 1 year

3. Keep bones and body strong

Bone marrow produces our blood

Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

4. Get enough rest and Sleep

Avoid stress and tension

5. Exercise and stay active.

It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2¿ hours a week.

One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

Chapter 1

Kawasaki Disease

What is Kawasaki Disease?

Kawasaki Disease is a childhood disease which was first seen in Japan which typically causes fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, and symptoms affecting the skin and mucous membranes.

Approximately 3000 children with Kawasaki disease are hospitalized annually in the United States.

Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels.

It occurs mainly in children below 5 years.

It is most common in children ages 1 to 2 years and less common in children older than age 8.

It does not spread from child to child (is not contagious).

The disease happens most often in the late winter and early spring.

The symptoms can be severe for several days and can look scary to parents.

But then most children return to normal activities.

One of its notable fea...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781311464651
• Artikelnr.: 75905594

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
Books like **"Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Treatment"** focus on specific conditions, offering in-dept...