Children are prone to various diseases during their growth process, and hand, foot, and mouth disease is one of them. When their child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents are still confused. Due to their previous lack of understanding of the relationship between hand, foot, and mouth disease, they do not know the types of this disease and the harm it causes. What is hand, foot, and mouth disease in children?
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is a viral infection that can easily occur in children under the age of five and is contagious. Once a child in kindergarten suffers from hand, foot, and mouth disease, most of the children in the kindergarten are easily affected and highly contagious.
Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease may experience obvious symptoms. At the beginning, the symptoms are fever, and then red rashes can be seen on the hands, mouth, feet, buttocks, etc. Some children may also encounter other complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, etc. When parents discover suspected symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in their children, they need to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease need to be controlled in a timely manner. If not controlled in a timely manner, it will directly threaten the health of children. The treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease includes oral medication, intravenous therapy, and other methods, which are tailored to the child's condition. During the treatment of the child, it is necessary to rest in bed more frequently, pay attention to isolation and observation, and avoid letting the child come into contact with other children. Drink plenty of water, have a light diet, and eat more vegetables and fruits. Tableware and household items used by children need to be stored separately and disinfected once a day.
