What are the symptoms of multisystem inflammatory syndrome?

If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing.
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
  • New confusion.
  • Inability to wake or stay awake.
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone.

What is multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults?

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19 in which different body parts become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. MIS can affect children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A).

How long does MIS-C last?

Generally, MIS-C lasts about 1-2 weeks. Some children may be hospitalized longer if their case is more severe, and in some children the inflammation can take a month or more to fully resolve after their hospitalization.

When does multisystem inflammatory syndrome occur?

MIS-A seems to occur weeks after COVID-19 infection, though some people have a current infection.

How serious is multisystem inflammatory syndrome?

MIS is a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19 in which different body parts become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs. If you or someone in your household is showing any emergency warning signs, seek emergency medical care immediately.

How do you test for multisystem inflammatory syndrome?

Diagnosis

  1. Lab tests, such as blood and urine tests, including tests that look for an abnormal level of inflammatory markers in the blood.
  2. Imaging tests, such as a chest X-ray, an echocardiogram, an abdominal ultrasound or a CT scan.
  3. Other tests, depending on signs and symptoms.

How long after COVID does MIS-C occur?

MIS-C symptoms appear between two and six weeks (four weeks on average) after COVID-19 infection. Most children with MIS-C have antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. MIS-C is a treatable condition and most children recover fully from this illness.

Can MIS-C go away by itself?

Most children with MIS-C do recover, but only with medical care. Without the right care, the condition can get worse and can even become life-threatening.

How long can COVID rash last?

How long does a COVID-19 rash last? More information is needed to know for sure. Right now, reports suggest that a rash typically lasts between 2 and 12 days, with most people having a rash for 8 days.

How can you stop itching?

For temporary relief of itching, try these self-care measures:

  1. Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch.
  2. Moisturize daily.
  3. Treat the scalp.
  4. Reduce stress or anxiety.
  5. Try over-the-counter oral allergy medicine.
  6. Use a humidifier.
  7. Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin.
  8. Avoid scratching.

How do you treat MIS-C at home?

Aspirin to treat inflammation. Children take aspirin, usually for several weeks or months, until told to stop by the heart doctor.. Steroid medicines to reduce inflammation. In some cases, children are sent home on steroids by mouth in doses that slowly decrease over a few weeks.