How to treat hand, foot and mouth disease in one and a half year old children

Hand, foot and mouth disease in children aged one and a half is usually caused by coxsackievirus or enterovirus infection. The main treatment methods include symptomatic treatment, attention to dietary care and strengthening of hygiene management. In severe cases, timely medical treatment is required. Treatment is mainly to relieve symptoms. There is currently no specific antiviral drug.

1. Symptomatic treatment

Hand, foot and mouth disease usually presents with symptoms such as fever, oral ulcers and rashes on the hands and feet. Targeted treatment should be taken according to the specific symptoms. For example, if you have a fever, you can use acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce the fever under the guidance of a doctor; if the pain of oral ulcers is obvious, you can try to apply a pain-relieving gel containing lidocaine locally; if the itching is severe, you can use antihistamines under the doctor's advice. Closely observe the changes in the child's condition. If there is a persistent high fever, mental depression, tremors in the limbs, etc., you need to seek medical attention immediately.

2Diet care

Oral ulcers and sore throats may lead to decreased appetite. Light and easily digestible foods should be chosen to avoid irritation and accelerate recovery. Children can be provided with liquid or semi-liquid foods at appropriate temperatures, such as rice paste, egg custard, fruit puree, etc. At the same time, sufficient water intake is ensured every day, and hot or cold foods are avoided to aggravate throat discomfort. Spicy, greasy and rough foods should be avoided to reduce irritation to oral ulcers.

3. Hygiene and rest management

Hand, foot and mouth disease is highly contagious. Children need to rest in isolation and avoid contact with other children. Wash hands frequently, especially before meals and after defecation; clean and disinfect daily necessities such as toys and baby bottles; and keep the room ventilated. Parents need to wash their hands immediately after handling the secretions of sick children to reduce the risk of virus transmission. Allowing children to get enough rest and enhancing their immunity will help control the disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild disease in most cases, but if accompanied by persistent fever, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness and other symptoms, it may indicate serious complications and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Following the above methods for treatment and care can greatly help children relieve discomfort, while actively preventing the spread of the virus and protecting children's health.