What should I look out for in my child who is recovering from Kawasaki Disease?

I’m glad to hear that your child has recovered well. Short answer: The good news is that most children treated for Kawasaki disease recover fully with no long term complications, and will not need further treatment. The earlier he was treated, the better. Recurrence of Kawasaki disease is uncommon. He should, however, continue to follow a healthy diet, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to reduce the risk of future heart disease (this applies to all children, not just those who have Kawasaki disease).

It could be - the symptoms of myocarditis are usually breathlessness on exertion, fatigue, palpitations or sometimes a sensation of pressure in the chest. There are many viruses that cause it, but respiratory viruses are often the cause. Other causes can be: Auto-immune Environmental toxins or Following chemotherapy Myocarditis usually presents with symptoms about 7 to 14 days after upper respiratory illness. Investigations such as ECG, CXR and echocardiogram would help. Occasionally, we may need a MRI scan of the heart.