In City Care Livestream program - Health Bridge Channel of City International Hospital, Dr. Nguyen Bach Hue Specialist level II Pediatrics shared with the audience important information parents need to know about hand, foot and mouth disease - the risk of complications. If there is no appropriate care and prevention.
Below is the sharing of Dr. Nguyen Bach Hue about common diseases in children: hand, foot and mouth disease in the livestream program on 03/03/2020.
Signs identify hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a contagious disease that has no specific treatment and no preventive vaccine. The disease occurs at any age but most of it is under 6 years old. The disease is concentrated in May, September, December.
The disease is caused by intestinal virus. Early signs are anorexia, sore throat, difficulty swallowing. The onset of high fever children. Next is the child with erythema bullae concentrated on the palms, feet, knees, buttocks ... Another sign is mouth sores. The oral mucosa, tongue is sore.
Currently according to the MOH protocol, the disease has 4 levels: Grade 1 can be treated at home. However, parents must know the signs of severe changes to take children to health facilities. Severe signs of the disease are irritability, coma, convulsions, startling .... Complications of the disease are respiratory failure, breathing disorders.
Treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease
Currently there are 4 levels. Level 1 parents can care at home. The general rule is to clean your mouth and body. Note to reduce the child's fever with the appropriate dose in the doctor's instructions. Also for children to eat enough nutrients, drink plenty of water. For children with sore mouth, parents should pay attention to clean mouth, gargle with 0.9% diluted salt water. Food should eat thin, not too hot, too sour. When it is difficult for children to eat at this stage, they need to give them many meals at a time.
When parents have doubts about hand, foot and mouth, it is necessary to take the child to a medical facility for the doctor to review the child's condition and timely treatment. When children have fever, erythema, widespread sores, children should be taken to the hospital should not be arbitrarily treated at home for doctors to monitor to avoid complications.
Dr. Nguyen Bach Hue Specialist level II Pediatrics shared about hand, foot and mouth disease - the risk of complications. .
Prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease
- Hands must be washed for children. Child care providers also need to wash their hands.
- Everyday items for children, such as toys, should be washed with soap and water and exposed to toys.
- Do not share tools and food of a sick child.
- Isolate children at home for at least 7 days, do not let children go to school to avoid spreading them to other children.
Keynote activities in Pediatrics Department
|
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
City International Hospital
- Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
- Operator: (+8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
- 24/7 Emergency: (+8428) 6290 1155
- Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/
- Fan page: https://www.facebook.com/BenhVienQuocTeCity/
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General disclaimer
Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately