We have had a lot of calls on the hand foot and mouth virus that is going around town. We are attaching information from an article we share with patients....What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a disease caused by a virus. Children 6 months to 4 years old are most at risk. The disease happens most often in the summer or fall. Your child may have hand, foot, and mouth disease, if your child has: •Small, painful sores in his mouth. •Small water blisters or red spots on the palms of his hands and soles of the feet. You may also see these on the webs between the fingers and toes. •Five or fewer blisters on each hand or foot •Fever between 100°F and 102°F The fever goes away by the 3rd or 4th day. The mouth sores go away in 7 days. The rash on the hands and feet can last 10 days. How can I take care of my child? Helping the pain. •If your child is very young, put 1/2 teaspoon antacid solution in the front of the mouth 4 times a day after meals. •Children over age 4 can use 1 teaspoon of an antacid solution as a mouthwash after meals. •Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen if your childs mouth really hurts, or for fever over 102° F. No aspirin. Feeding your child. •Give soft foods, like yogurt, cottage cheese, and Jell-O. •Use a cup instead of a bottle. •Cold drinks, milkshakes, Popsicles, and sherbet can feel good. •Stay away from citrus, salty, or spicy foods. Spreading hand, foot, and mouth disease. •Your childs playmates may get the disease in 3 to 6 days. •Your child may go back to school when the fever goes away. Call your childs doctor right away if: •Your child has not urinated for more than 8 hours. •Your child gets a stiff neck. •Your child acts very sick. Call your childs doctor during office hours if: •The fever lasts more than 3 days.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:48:18 +0000
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