How to treat early hand foot mouth disease

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Last month, my sister called me and told me that the child was not feeling well. She didn't know what to do and asked me to help. So I went. I saw my little nephew. First of all, he had fever. The main reason was that there were a lot of herpes in his mouth, which was the size of rice grains. The child was sick, always drooling and always nauseous I realized that my child might have HFMD, so I took him to the hospital with my sister for examination and treatment. Let's see it together.

How to treat early hand foot mouth disease

First: under the doctor's detailed examination, the child was indeed diagnosed with HFMD. The doctor explained to us that HFMD mostly occurs in children under 5 years old, which can cause herpes in hands, feet, mouth and other parts.

Second: because the child's condition is relatively light, so give antiviral, anti infection, systemic support treatment, commonly used acyclovir, valaciclovir, has significantly shortened the fever and skin lesions healing time, reduce oral herpes pain.

Third: at the same time, the doctor told the use of anti infection treatment, local use of gargle drugs gargle, daub. After that, parents are advised to strengthen nutrition and rehydration. And strengthen symptomatic treatment, good oral care. After today, the symptoms of oral herpes are gradually alleviated.

matters needing attention

After going home, do some daily nursing work, first of all need to ensure the child's health, don't drink raw water, don't eat cold food, wash hands before and after meals, keep indoor air circulation. At the same time, do not take children to densely populated areas during this period of time, so as not to cause re infection.