Signs of worsening hand, foot and mouth disease

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Children are unusually fussy, have a high fever that doesn't stop and startle are 3 signs of worsening hand, foot and mouth disease in children. Parents need to pay attention to monitor and take their children to the doctor in time to avoid serious complications.

1. Three signs of worsening of hand, foot and mouth disease

Children with persistent persistent crying Children with hand, foot and mouth may cry a lot, even continuously all night without sleep. Children sleep for about 15-20 minutes, wake up crying, then go back to sleep. Many parents attribute this condition to the fact that their baby has nodules in the mouth, causing pain. But in fact, it is because the child is neurotoxic at a very early stage.
Children with a high fever that doesn't go away Expressing a fever above 38.5oC, lasting for more than 48 hours and not responding to antipyretic drugs paracetamol is a sign of worsening hand, foot and mouth disease. At this time, inflammatory response processes are taking place very strongly in the body, causing neurotoxicity. To overcome this condition, it is necessary to take an antipyretic containing ibuprofen.
Startled children Startled children are a sign of neurotoxicity. Parents should pay attention to observe and detect this symptom, even when the child is playing, to see if the number of times the child is startled increases over time.

2. How to take care of hand, foot and mouth children at home

Oral hygiene for children For hand, foot and mouth disease in children, the blisters growing in the mouth are the most noticeable problem that causes children to suffer forever, not able to eat, nor for oral hygiene, leading to the risk of superinfection. , periodontitis and oral thrush. Do not use milk towels, cotton gauze soaked in salt water to wash your child's teeth because it will easily cause burns, break the blisters, and increase the risk of serious ulcers.
The best oral hygiene for children is to use physiological saline for children to gargle after each meal, before going to bed and after waking up. Encourage your child to try to drink plenty of water and gargle with salt water. This can clean the mouth without danger.
Nutrition Most children with hand, foot and mouth disease are very anorexic, and may not even eat anything because the sores in the oral mucosa cause a lot of pain. Therefore, the choice of food for children should give priority to soft and cool foods, in order to create a pleasant feeling, such as nutritional powder, milk, yogurt, cheese,... Breastfeeding, breastfeeding should continue, adequate oral hygiene, rest and avoid stimulation.
Skin hygiene Skin hygiene is an essential step to avoid bacterial superinfection for children. Accordingly, parents can bathe their children with mild antiseptic water, such as tea leaves, spinach leaves... Use Betadin solution to apply and wash skin lesions after bathing.
If the child has a fever, it is necessary to give the child an antipyretic containing paracetamol according to the instructions on the drug information leaflet. Only use the medicine when the child has a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius or higher, combined with cooling the two sides of the armpits and groin to cool down. However, if you notice that after taking the medicine, the child's condition still does not improve but continues for a long time, it is most likely a sign of worsening hand, foot and mouth disease, need to take the child to see a doctor as soon as possible. .

3. Prevention of hand foot and mouth disease in children

Parents can do the following to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in children :
Wash hands clean and often with soap, done under clean running water (both adults and children), especially especially at times before preparing food, before and after feeding a baby, before holding or holding a baby, after using the toilet, after cleaning the baby and after changing diapers; Good implementation of food safety and hygiene: Eat well, drink well, before and after use must be washed (it is best to soak in boiling water), ensure the use of clean water in daily life. , do not give food to children, do not let children pick up food, suck their thumbs, suck on toys, limit children sharing items with other children, including napkins, handkerchiefs, toys, eating utensils such as cups, bowls, plates, spoons,...; Regularly clean and wipe surfaces and tools that come in contact with your baby on a daily basis, such as floors, tables/chairs, toys, learning tools, doorknobs, stair handrails, or other items. suitable detergent; Do not let children come into contact with patients with hand, foot and mouth disease or suspected signs of illness; Isolate the patient at home. Do not go to places where children are crowded such as kindergartens, schools, and playgrounds during the first 10-14 days of illness. Parents need to pay attention to monitor the child's expression, if they see 1 in 3 signs that hand, foot and mouth disease is getting worse, they need to take the child to the doctor for timely treatment to avoid dangerous complications.

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