Symptoms of hand foot mouth disease

Update Date: 2024-06-06 Source: Network

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Hand foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus, which is easy to occur in infants. So it is necessary to understand the symptoms of hand foot and mouth disease. Let me share with you the symptoms of hand foot and mouth disease

Symptoms of hand foot mouth disease

First, acute onset, mostly fever, can be accompanied by cough, runny nose, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Sporadic herpes or ulcer can be seen in the mouth, mostly in the tongue, buccal mucosa and hard palate, causing oral pain, leading to children's refeeding and salivation. Macular papules and blisters appeared on the hands, feet and buttocks, occasionally on the trunk, showing centrifugal distribution. After the rash subsided, there was no scar or pigmentation. Most of them were cured within 1 week, and the prognosis was good.

Second, a small number of cases progress rapidly. Meningitis, encephalitis, encephalomyelitis, edema, circulatory disorders and so on appear about 1-5 days after the onset of the disease. A very small number of cases are critically ill and can cause death, and survival cases can leave sequelae.

Third, in addition to the hands, feet and mouth, it can also be seen near the buttocks and anus, occasionally in the trunk and limbs. After a few days, the rash dries up and subsides without itching or pain. Individual children may have generalized papules, blisters, accompanied by aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, etc. It can be accompanied by cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache and other symptoms.

matters needing attention

Spring and summer are the seasons of enterovirus infection, so we should pay attention to the environment, food hygiene and personal hygiene. Do not drink raw water, do not eat cold food, wash hands before and after meals, keep indoor air circulation. Try not to take infants to crowded places. Lactating mothers should bathe frequently, change clothes frequently, and wash their nipples before feeding.