MIS-C : what is MIS-C in children ? What are the symptoms of MIS-C?

What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)?

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that appears to be linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) . In which some parts of the body – such as the heart, lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, digestive system, brain, skin or eyes -become severely inflamed

What are the symptoms of MIS-C ?

Possible symptoms of MIS-C include :

• Fever that lasts 24 hours or longer
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the stomach
• Skin rash
• Fast heartbeat
• Rapid breathing
• Red eyes
• Redness or swelling of the lips and tongue
• Feeling unusually tired
• Redness or swelling of the hands or feet
• Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness
• Enlarged lymph nodes

What are the Emergency warning symptoms of MIS-C ?

Emergency warning signs of MIS-C include:
• Inability to wake up or stay awake
• Difficulty breathing
• New confusion
• Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds -depending on skin tone
• Severe stomach pain

If your child shows any emergency warning signs or is severely sick with other signs and symptoms, take your child to the nearest emergency department or call 911 or your local emergency number. If your child isn’t severely ill but shows other signs or symptoms of MIS-C, contact your child’s doctor right away for advice.