Children with high fever, mouth ulcers, stop eating! Careful mother with Herpangina Disease!

Herpangina disease, a disease caused by a virus, has features quite similar to hand, foot and mouth disease. Mom needs to pay close attention to the symptoms to be able to handle the baby promptly.

Herpangina Disease - A viral illness can be dangerous for children under 10 years old

According to experts, children under 10 years old have a higher risk of wearing Herpangina than children in other age groups. In particular, the rate of disease in children met more than that of adults. The risk of infection usually comes from places where children gather in groups such as outdoor playgrounds, kindergartens or where children interact with and play a lot.

 

A high fever is an effective sign of Herpangina's disease

Herpangina is a disease spread by a virus. They usually multiply and survive in low temperature and humid environments. However, this virus can still appear at any time of the year. As a result, children can still get sick even if it is not in the rainy or winter seasons.  

What are the signs and symptoms of Herpangina disease?

Signs and symptoms of Herpangina can vary from person to person. The disease can have a number of manifestations such as:

Sudden fever;

Sore throat;

Headache;

Neck pain;

Swollen lymph nodes;

Difficulty swallowing;

Anorexia;

Saliva (in babies);

Vomiting  (in a newborn);

Small sores on the back of the mouth and throat begin to appear about two days after infection. They tend to turn bright gray-white and often have a red border. The sores usually heal within seven days.

 

Signs and symptoms of Herpangina disease

If a child has Herpangina disease  , how should parents handle it?

Herpangina is a viral disease, doctors said. Therefore, there will be no specific treatment for this disease ( like hand, foot and mouth ). Most children will be treated depending on the manifestation of the disease.

If your baby has a high fever, parents can give him medicine to reduce the fever and relieve the pain of mouth sores.

Use anesthetic to help your child with pain in the palate. So you can eat and drink.

Baby food should be soft, processed, light and cold so that it does not affect the sores in the mouth.

You can give your baby cold milk or ice cream. The cold will help your baby feel numb in his mouth, making it easier to swallow.

Need for children to drink plenty of water.

In addition, parents need to observe for signs such as:

Constant high fever does not drop

Not eating or being able to eat anything

There is a phenomenon of dehydration such as dry lips, less urination

     At this time, parents need to quickly bring the baby to the examination for careful examination.

The risk of getting caught

Who often gets Herpangina?

 

People who often get Herpangina disease

Herpangina disease can affect everyone but usually occurs in children younger than 5 years old. In particular, children who go to school, kindergarten or go camping are at higher risk. In addition, children are more susceptible to infection in summer and rainy season than other seasons.

You can control this disease by minimizing risk factors. Consult your doctor for more details.

What factors increase the risk of Herpangina?

There are many factors that increase your risk of getting this disease, such as:

Age: children under 5 years of age are at greater risk than others;

Scope of activities: children going to school, childcare centers or camping have high rates of disease;

Climate: The disease is usually more contagious in the summer and fall.

We can completely help prevent herpangina disease

         Herpangina is a disease caused by a group of viruses along with hand, foot and mouth disease. Parents can use the following ways to prevent both diseases for children.

Teach and remind your children to wash their hands and feet thoroughly after each outing, before eating and after using the toilet.

Do not let your child share items with other children.

When you see that your child has unusual symptoms, they should immediately go to the doctor for prompt treatment.

 

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