How is hand, foot and mouth disease? How to treat hand, foot and mouth disease?

When the weather is hot, many infectious diseases will arrive as scheduled, and the most common one is hand, foot and mouth disease. Many mothers are scared when they hear about hand, foot and mouth disease, because it is too contagious. In addition to fear, they are even more distressed to see herpes on their children. In fact, as long as effective prevention and control are carried out, hand, foot and mouth disease is not so terrible. Most children are mild, and only a few are severe. So what about hand, foot and mouth disease? If infected, how to treat it? Then let's meet!

1. What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease mainly caused by enterovirus. It is usually transmitted through the digestive tract or through daily contact. Babies are the main victims. At the beginning of the disease, there will be some symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, accompanied by fever and drooling. Some children will vomit and feel sick. Usually his hands and feet will appear. Oval shiny blisters with a certain blush. When children are found to have hand, foot and mouth disease, they should be treated in time, otherwise their lives will be in danger. So how does it generally spread? Some people will not have corresponding symptoms immediately after being infected, which usually happens in crowded places, such as kindergartens, schools, children's playgrounds and other places with high infection rates. Because children will play around and touch a lot of things with their hands, their immunity is poor, so they will spread soon.

Second, how to treat hand, foot and mouth disease?

First of all, children should be isolated. Children should not gather in crowded places. If it is mild, they can usually heal themselves at home, have a good rest, open all the windows at home, keep the air circulating and keep their children clean. They should change their underwear in time. When hand, foot and mouth disease occurs, their bodies may itch. Don't catch him too much at this time to avoid infection. You can also apply some calamine lotion.

As long as you remember, to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, drink plenty of boiled water, wash your hands frequently, don't eat cold food, open more windows at home, get more sunshine, and keep your home or classroom clean, you can prevent hand, foot and mouth disease well. If the child is seriously ill, it is best to choose the nearest hospital for corresponding treatment.