1 / 15As India is witnessing a sharp spike in the number of children infected by the COVID-19 infection, MIS-C (multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in Children) has become a grave concern for parents. 2 / 15Infants as young as eight months old are being admitted to the hospital after showing symptoms of post-COVID MIS-C. 3 / 15Recently, over 100 cases of multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in children were reported in northern India in the last five days by the Indian Academy of Pediatric Intensive Care.4 / 15 MIS-C is a rare but troublesome condition.5 / 15Multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in children is a condition in which different body parts become inflamed, including your heart, kidney, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.6 / 15Most MIS-C diagnosed children eventually get better with treatment. However, some cases can turn risky.7 / 15A recent study published by The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health suggests that MIS-C fades away after over 6 months.8 / 15Although the exact reason behind the occurrence of multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in children is not known yet, but increased number of cases of MIS in children have been found in COVID-19 recovered patients. This could be an excessive immune response related to COVID-19.9 / 15These are some of the commonly reported symptoms of multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in children. 10 / 15It is important to note, not all children show the same symptoms.11 / 15Fever, Abdominal pain, Vomitin, Diarrhea, Neck pain, Rash, Bloodshot eyes, Feeling extra tired12 / 15Some of the serious symptoms of the inflammatory syndrome in children could be trouble in breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, and severe abdominal pain. 13 / 15You are advised to seek emergency care right away if your child is showing any of these symptoms.14 / 1515 / 15