'Thank god we called 999': Leeds mum's urgent warning as five-year-old son battles Kawasaki disease

A Leeds mum has issued an urgent warning to other parents to spot the signs of Kawasaki disease - after her brave five-year-old son battled the condition at Leeds General Infirmary.
Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki diseaseHarry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease
Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease

Harry Fields started to feel unwell on April 24 - with symptoms such as a temperature, lack of energy, sore throat and no appetite.

Courageous Harry was treated for suspected tonsillitis with antibiotics by a GP.

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However - just one week later - Harry, from Beeston, was left unable to stand up and his temperature shot up beyond 40C.

Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki diseaseHarry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease
Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease

Hannah said Harry was hallucinating and both herself and her husband Luke were 'very worried' about him.

Luke called 999 and the family were advised to go to the nearest hospital immediately.

Harry was admitted to a ward for suspected coronavirus patients - with a heart rate of 169bpm and very high temperature.

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Blood tests showed inflammation in his heart, kidney and bowels and he was tested for coronavirus.

Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki diseaseHarry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease
Harry Fields is battling Kawasaki disease

Hannah, a mobile hairdresser, told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "He had two Covid-19 tests which both came back negative.

"He had ECGs, heart scans, chest x-rays and a lot of blood tests."

Harry was eventually diagnosed with ‘variant multi system vascular inflammatory response’ - suspected to be the aftermath of contracting coronavirus.

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Up to 100 children in the UK have been affected and studies suggest the same reaction is being seen in children elsewhere in Europe.

Hannah continued: "This was the immune system's response.

"He was given steroids, antibiotics and fluids through a drip over the next five days."

Hannah said Harry is now receiving treatment for Kawasaki disease with aspirin and regular heart echos and ECGs.

She added: "He was one very poorly five-year-old boy.

"Thank god for my husband Luke dialling 999 as early diagnosis is key to saving life.

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"If he had been left untreated any longer the out come would’ve been very different.

Hannah wanted to thank the NHS and 'wonderful' staff of the LGI for saving Harry's life.

She added: "He is thankfully making a good recovery.

"I just want to make it more aware to people as I don’t think they know enough about how this virus can affect children."

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