Hand Foot Mouth Disease

This is the sympathetic, viral and pandemic infection of hands mouth and foot for adults, young’s and children’s . IT is characterized by sores in the mouth  ,feet and hands. These hands, feet, and mouth disease is commonly spread by  coxsackievirus. There is no specific treatment for hands foot and mouth disease it can be very painful but not dangerous for live, there are some common symptoms 

Early symptoms may include:

§  Temperature

§  Burning in the throat

§  Painful sore inside a child's mouth, usually towards the back or on the tongue

§  Feeling unwell

§  Loss of appetite

§  Fatigue

§  Irritability

A day or two later, a baby may have:

A rash that turns into sore. Flat patches or sores on the knees, elbows or buttocks. Mouth ulcers can hurt if swallowed. Eating or drinking less than usual may be an indication of a child's illness. Make sure they have enough liquid and nutrients.

Disease of the hands, feet, and mouth spread through:

§  Cough or sneeze

§  Close contacts like hugging,  kissing, sharing cups or sharing utensils

§  Contact with poop, such as when changing a diaper

§  Touching the surfaces with the virus on them

Diagnosis of hand, foot, and mouth diseases

When you will go to doctor your doc will ask about your child's disease signs and they will examine any sores or rashes. This will be beneficial for a doctor for observing the final disease and treatment will be easy after this act.

What are the prospects for people with hand disease, foot, and mouth disease?

  You and your children will feel better after starting the symptoms of hand, foot, mouth disease.if you will not care about this virus can cause disease. Go to the doc if you feel not better within ten days in emergency case the coxsackievirus.

Treatment of diseases of the hands, feet, and mouth

Ther is no special treatment and vaccine for the disease of the hand, foot, and mouth, is common goes out after 7-10 days so that our doc has recommended some treatment and medicines for security for the dangerous virus.

 For the moment, you can help your child feel better with:

• ·     Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen or numbing mouth sprays. Do not use aspirin, as it can cause serious illness in children.
•  Avoid juices and soda, which contain acids that could irritate the sores.
• ·         Anti-itch lotion  such as calamine for skin rashes.
• ·         Instructions or over  the counter topical ointments to sore and rashes.
• ·         Pain medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve headaches.

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Some home treatments can also provide relief from hand, foot, and mouth disease symptoms. You can try the following home remedies to reduce the discomfort of blisters:

• ·         Suck on ice or popsicles.
• ·         Eat ice cream ,sorbet.
• ·         Drink cold drinks.
• ·         Avoid citrus fruits, fruit drinks, and soda.
• ·         Avoid spicy or salty foods.
• ·         Warm salty water in your mouth can also help relieve pain associated with blistering and throat ulcers. Do this various times a day or as needed.

Complications of diseases of the hand, foot, and mouth

Major complications from hand, foot, and mouth disease are infrequent. Enterovirus is cause problems than other HFMD viruses.

Complications can include:

• Ø  Dehydration if mouth ulcers make it difficult to swallow fluids
• Ø  Enlargement of the membranes all over the and spinal cord brain
• Ø  Swelling of the brain
• Ø  Swelling of the heart muscle
• Ø  Paralysis

Prevention of diseases of the hands, feet and mouth

•  Daily hand washing can decrease the danger of contracting this virus. 
• Teach your kids to wash their hands using warm soapy water. 
• Hands should always be washed after using the bathroom, before eating and after being in public. Children should also be taught not to put their hands or other objects in or near their mouth.
•  It is also important to disinfect all common areas of the house regularly. 
• Get in the habit of cleaning shared surfaces first with soap and water, then with a diluted the solution of bleach and water.
•  You should also disinfect toys, pacifiers, and other items that may be contaminated with the virus.
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•  You can decrease the chance of infection by following these steps:
• Ø  Wash your hands thoroughly, especially after changing a diaper or wiping a baby's nose. Help thechildren keep their hands clean.
• Ø  Train your children to cover their mouth and nose when they cough and sneeze. A handkerchief is better, but the shirt sleeve works too.
• Ø  Clean and disinfect surfaces and shared items like toys and handles.
• Ø  Don't hug or kiss someone who has a hand, foot, and mouth. Do not share cups or utensils with them.
• Ø  Don't send your child to school or kindergarten until the symptoms have gone away. See your doctor if you think they may still be contagious.