During the opening of the teaching child During this time, it is often inevitable that illness in child whether flu or diseases, including “Hand-foot-mouth disease” (Hand Foot Mouth Disease) It is a contagious disease caused by enteroviruses, causing blisters, rashes, or purulent lesions on the skin of the hands, palms, feet, soles, and inside the mouth and causes pain. Patients will also have fever along with other illnesses such as cough, sore throat, fatigue, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. found in child Under 10 years old, but can happen to older children and adults as well. In general, patients will have better symptoms and recover within about 7-10 days.
Symptoms of HFMD
“Hand-foot-mouth disease” very much in small children at younger than 10 years, but can be found in older children and adults. by the symptoms of “Hand-foot-mouth disease” in older children or in adults it is not as severe as in small children But there may be cases in which patients have severe symptoms.
“Hand-foot-mouth disease” There is an incubation period of 3-6 days after being infected. Patients will have the following symptoms:
– High fever 38-39 degrees Celsius
– Cough, sore throat
– don’t want to eat
– stomach ache
– exhaustion
– Blisters, rashes or inflammatory lesions with pus on the skin of the hands, palms, feet, soles and inside the mouth
– Infants and toddlers will be uncomfortable with fussing.
Causes of hand foot and mouth disease
“Hand-foot-mouth disease” caused by viral infection in the group enterovirus (Enterovirus) mainly caused by Coxsackie virus A16 (Coxsackie A16 Virus) and some may be caused by Enterovirus 71 (Enterovirus 71). The virus can be transmitted through coughing or sneezing. exposure to contaminated liquids or wastes
In addition to these two strains, there are other strains of the virus. that can be the cause of hand, foot and mouth disease is enterovirus group such as poliovirus group (Polioviruses) Coxsackie virus group (Coxsackieviruses) Coxsackievirus group (Echoviruses) and other types of enteroviruses. (Enteroviruses)
Diagnosis of HFMD
Patients can observe the symptoms that occur by themselves that they are in the scope. “Hand-foot-mouth disease” or not. In general, the symptoms will subside and heal on their own within 7-10 days, but if the symptoms do not improve or collapse See your doctor for a checkup. The doctor will ask about the symptoms and examine the body. Examine the area with blisters or inflamed pustules. The diagnosis will be based on a number of components, and the doctor may take a sample of fluid in the throat. or a stool sample to be examined in the laboratory to further detect the virus that is the cause of the illness
hand foot and mouth disease treatment
“Hand-foot-mouth disease” There is no immediate cure. If sick with this disease Patients should stay at home to prevent the spread of infection. Take care of symptoms or take medication to relieve symptoms. and then wait until those symptoms disappear. but if the symptoms do not subside have a worsening illness, or have Complications something else happened Should see a doctor for further treatment.
Fever and pain from the wound
To take a group of pain relievers and fever reducers that are sold in general pharmacies, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen In addition to the drug to reduce body temperature and then. These medications can also help relieve the pain from the inflammatory blisters that occur. By choosing the form of medication that is appropriate for the patient’s age If it is a young child, it may be taken in the form of an oral liquid. For pregnant women should take paracetamol. Aspirin should be avoided in children under 16 years of age. The use of the drug should be carefully studied on the label before consumption. If the patient does not have a fever Should not use drugs to regulate body temperature to prevent a high fever. Patients should be advised to wear thin cotton clothing. Open a window or fan for ventilation. But should not use cold water to wipe the patient. In addition to making the patient feel uncomfortable from the water at very cold temperatures. It also causes the blood vessels under the skin to constrict when exposed to cold water. This will reduce the cooling of the body. and trapping heat under the skin deep This may make the symptoms worse as well.
Treatment for inflammatory lesions in the mouth
drug use
– Lidocaine Gel is a local anesthetic. Reduce pain in the applied area. Can be used in child can
Using mouthwash
– saline mouthwash You can use warm salt water. To gargle only when the child is old enough to gargle without swallowing the saline solution.
– eating Eat bland foods that are easy to swallow, such as soup, porridge, mashed potatoes, ice cream, or yogurt. Avoid hot, sour, or spicy foods or beverages.
– prevent dehydration drink water empty or very milk to prevent dehydration If pain in the throat and mouth makes it difficult to drink or swallow water To take painkillers first. when the drug works drink lots of water should drink water every half an hour or more if “Hand-foot-mouth disease” happened to child and the child refuses to drink water should consult a doctor to find a solution The doctor may need to provide intravenous fluids instead.
Complications of HFMD
Most of the symptoms that may occur after being sick are also “Hand-foot-mouth disease” is dehydration Because being sick causes inflammation in the mouth and throat. Difficulty swallowing and causing pain when swallowing water or food Other symptoms that may be found It’s usually a general, mild illness. Complications that are less likely to be found are fingernails and toenails. or viral meningitis and encephalitis
Prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease
There is currently no vaccine for hand, foot and mouth disease. But there are guidelines to reduce the chances of infection that will cause disease. including preventing the spread of disease, including
– Create healthy habits, love cleanliness Especially training children not to put their hands in their mouths.
– Wash your hands frequently with soap, gel, alcohol or disinfectant, especially after changing diapers. Share the bathroom with others or before cooking
– Clean clothes, objects, utensils Or use a disinfectant to clean the germs, dirt that may be contaminated with the infection.
– don’t touch the toy or use personal items Including not using utensils, glasses, or eating utensils with HFMD patients.
– Use a clean cloth or tissue to cover your mouth and nose every time you cough or sneeze. and dispose of it in the trash as soon as possible after use.
– Do not come in close contact with HFMD patients, such as hugging, kissing, and smelling.
– Isolate children or people with HFMD from normal people to prevent infection. But the best way if sick with HFMD Should you take a leave of absence from work or study? Then stay at home until healed.
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