Our youngest {8 years of age} had two episodes of two days of low grade fever. I was not really bothered by heat. I was plagued by the lack of usual cause. He does not have a cold or a cough. As the symptoms did not match the disease, I immediately understood that it was not dengue. However, I was not able to rely solely on the symptoms of textbooks, so I still did not wipe out that possibility. I was convinced of one thing, even though what he had was inherently viral.
We went to a pediatrician on the third day and confirmed that my son suffered from viral diseases. "He suffers from hand, leg and mouth disease," his pediatrician said. By knowing how the disease progresses, I became crazy from a calm condition but only inside. I did not want my son to worry. He did not say or violate anything, but his looks said it all. He was very scared.
He cried quietly on his way home. The only way to calm him down and eliminate fear was to educate him about sickness, expectations, symptoms, and other necessary facts. Hold me and tell him we take care of him, I talked to him about hand, foot and mouth disease.
What is hand / foot mouth disease or HFMD?
Hand and leg mouth disease is a viral disease that mainly affects children and babies.
What is the cause of HFMD?
HFMD is caused by viruses. The two most common strains that cause HFMD are Coxsackie A 16 virus of enterovirus family. This type of virus, according to the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region or WPRO, has few complications and is self limiting.
There were so many subtypes, and it was Enterprise Entertainment 71 that caused major turmoil in Cambodia in July 2012. This type of virus is associated with serious complications.
HFMD is not caused by exposure to animals. HFMD Varies It can be used for the treatment of foot and mouse (also called foot and mouth disease) disease affecting animals such as pigs.
What is the symptom of HFMD?
* Most of the following symptoms are based on the symptoms of my son.
First day:
> Poor physical condition (discomfort)
> Flushing on the first and second days {turn red]
> Low fever (38.6 ° C)
the 2nd day:
> Low grade fever
> Easy swallowing
Third day:
> No fever
> Red spots on mouth difficult to swallow
> I raised a red spot on my finger
Day 4:
> Difficulty swallowing
> Red spots of fingers increased in the morning, but disappeared at night
Day 5:
> Red spots on the mouth roof have disappeared
> A red dot appeared on the finger
> There are no red spots on the foot
> No fever
> No complaints of difficulty swallowing
Common symptoms:
> Low grade fever
> Sore throat
> Poor appetite
> The red spots in the mouth turn into blisters
> Rash on palms, soles of the feet, knees, elbows, buttocks
What is the treatment of HFMD?
As the disease is essentially viral, the treatment is not a symptom of the disease itself but is intended for the symptoms of the disease. There is no cure or vaccine in HFMD yet.
As this is not a bacterial infection but a virus, antibacterial agents will not be useful.
My son's doctor saved the antiviral drug from the third day since this disease was done early. I did a lot of help with the progress of the disease. Because I was worried about throat pain worrying, I was worried that the red spot might be filled with body fluid, as body fluids and food intake decreased and it could lead to dehydration.
There is a doctor conservatively treating HFMD. They give medicine to revive pain and fever, a throat paralyzing spray. Talk to your doctor for the best treatment tailoring for your child.
Drinking plenty of water is also very useful.
How can I get HFMD?
HFMD is contagious. Infection can be transmitted by direct contact with infected persons (saliva, excretion of nose and throat, liquid from blister, or feces). The infected person has the most infectious power in the first week.
My mother-in-law announced that grandchildren 10 months ago have HFMD as well. My brother has a fever, followed by his brother. My son played with them and probably got it from either.
Who will be infected?
It is common in children under 10 years of age, but is commonly prevalent in children younger than 5 years of age. Children are lower immune system than adults, so why are they more susceptible?
Adults may also be infected. My son 's doctor talked about the whole family infected with HFMD. My father was the one who suffered the most since the cold was the most resistant then. Therefore, it is very important to strengthen the immune system when the family is infected.
What should I do to prevent infection with HFMD?
There is no special way to prevent infection with HFMD. But there is a way to lower the risk of getting it.
> Frequent and appropriate hand washing is very important! Please wash your hands after touching the blisters of the infected person.
> Avoid close contact with people infected with HFMD
How can I minimize the spread of HFMD?
> Since HFMD is an epidemic disease, it should be reported immediately. Tell your children 's counselor to tell their parents to check their symptoms.
> Do not allow your child to attend school until the doctor tells you different things.
> Tell your children, they cough or sneeze on their inner elbow, otherwise known as "Dracula's cough."
> Please share your children's dishes and dishes with the rest of the family. Use another sponge to clean them.
> Let's ask everyone at home to wash their hands frequently.
> Do not allow your child to play with brothers or other children until the rash runs out or until the doctor says OK.
> Do not allow children to share towels, toothbrushes, and other personal hygiene articles with others.
> After washing with soap and water, please wipe with chlorine bleach (please bleach with 1 cup of water or 4 cups of water) contaminated with nose and oral secretions.
Can my child be infected again with HFMD?
Yes. Your child will only be exempt from the contracted virus. She can get another one from another type.
I do not really believe to wait for various symptoms before getting medical. If you see any of the symptoms listed above, please bring them to the pediatrician immediately.
