The impact of hand, foot and mouth disease on children

Hand, foot and mouth disease mainly affects children, with symptoms such as fever, oral ulcers, and rashes on the hands and feet. Usually, the disease can be cured without special treatment. A few cases may develop into serious complications, so it is necessary to closely monitor the changes in the disease and seek medical attention in time. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time and take appropriate treatment measures according to the doctor's advice according to different situations. The details are as follows:

1. Mild symptoms: Early symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease usually include fever, sore throat and loss of appetite. Children may feel unwell and tired. These symptoms usually subside on their own within a few days.

2. Oral ulcers: Within 1-2 days of infection, red spots will appear in the mouth, which will quickly develop into ulcers. These ulcers can be very painful and affect your child's eating and drinking.

3. Rash: Usually after the mouth ulcer appears, the rash will appear on the hands, feet and other parts of the body. The rash will initially appear as red spots, and then small blisters may form, which may sometimes itch or hurt.

4. Infectiousness: Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious and is mainly transmitted through saliva, nasal mucus, feces, etc. During the infection period, children need to be isolated and avoid contact with other children.

5. Serious complications: Although most cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have mild symptoms, in rare cases it may cause serious complications such as meningitis and myocarditis. If a child has symptoms such as persistent high fever, confusion, and frequent vomiting, he or she should seek medical attention immediately.

Although hand, foot and mouth disease is common and mostly mild, parents should be vigilant, pay attention to changes in their children's condition, and seek medical attention in a timely manner to prevent complications.