Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease: What To Do If My Child Develops The Symptoms
Written by Satata Karmakar | Updated : September 2, 2022 10:39 AM IST
There can be many viruses that can cause illness among children. One of the common viruses among children is soreness in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. This is generally known as hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM), which is a widespread viral infection resulting in painful red blisters on the hands, feet, and hips in addition to the mouth and throat.
Most HFM diseases are caused by a coxsackievirus, an infection that primarily affects young children during the summer and fall. It can be easily transmitted by the touch of unclean hands, faces (poop), saliva (spit), nasal mucus, or blister fluid as it is contagious in nature. HFM can also be caused by respiratory droplets that are in the air after coughing or sneezing. Here are some symptoms to look out for:
Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease is not a very serious condition, and the symptoms go away within 7 to 10 days. Symptoms that a child may experience can be: Also Read Cases Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease (HFMD) On The Rise Among School-Age Children: Warn Indian Doctors More News
The first seven days are the most contagious for this virus. However, the virus can persist in a child's body for days or even weeks and is transmitted via spit or face. The following precautionary measures can be taken to avoid the risk of infection:
Hand, foot, and mouth diseases have no known treatment or vaccination. However, these steps can be followed to make the child feel better:
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