10 Kawasaki Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Changes in the Peripheral Extremities
In the acute phase of Kawasaki disease, changes in the peripheral extremities, such as erythema (redness) of both the palms and soles, may occur.
The redness usually has a strikingly sharp demarcation or border and is associated with painful swelling in the dorsa of the hands and feet. Consequently, children often refuse to use their hands to hold objects or to bear weight on their feet.
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