Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in kids can happen roughly 2-6 weeks after a severe COVID-19 viral infection and isn't contagious. In this rare and potentially life threatening condition, various parts of the body can become inflamed due to the immune system goes into overdrive.
What are the Causes?
The specific reason for MIS-C isn't known at this point, however it appears to be an excessive immune response connected with Covid-19. Many kids with MIS-C have a positive antibody test result. This implies they've had a recent infection with the Covid-19 virus. Some might have a current infection with the virus.
What signs or symptoms of MIS-C?
- Prolonged fever more than 3-4 days
- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
- Difficulty in breathing, dry cough
- Rash
- Eye redness
- Bright red tongue or dry chapped lips
- Swelling of the hands or feet
- Signs of shock, similar to fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, or confusion.
Prevention
- Keep your kid's hands clean and train them to wash for atleast 20 seconds.
- Avoid people who are coughing, sneezing or showing other indications
- Practice social distancing around 6 feet
- Make your child to wear cloth face masks in public setting
- Cover your kid's mouth with a tissue or elbow when they sneeze or cough.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily.
- Wash clothing and different items as needed
When to see a doctor
If your kid has any of the emergency signs listed above or is severely sick with different signs and symptoms — get care right away. Take your child to the closest emergency department.
If your kid isn't severely sick however shows different indications or symptoms of MIS-C, contact your child’s doctor immediately for advance. Best pediatrician in Secunderabad might do few blood tests or imaging tests of the chest, heart or abdomen — to check for areas of inflammation and different signs of MIS-C.
What will the pediatrician inquire?
Your kid's doctor or pediatrician at children’s clinic in Medchal is likely to discuss several symptoms with you, and will be especially alert to kids who have encountered a high fever with different symptoms that might include:
- Abdominal pain/looseness of the bowels/vomiting without another explanation
- Red eyes
- Red, cracked lips
- Rash
- Severe fatigue
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