Which day is the most serious hand, foot and mouth disease?
Generally, it is the most serious on the third and fourth days. Hand, foot and mouth, like a cold, is a self-limiting disease. On the 3rd and 4th day, most patients will get worse rash, oral herpes, pain and even fever. At this time, most patients can't eat, and their spirits are not good. They need to pay attention to nursing and diet. It is more appropriate to eat some cold sweet porridge, and always pay attention to the changes of your condition. When necessary, they can go to the hospital for observation, diagnosis and treatment.
How many days will hand, foot and mouth disease gradually improve?
The symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease last for about a week, and usually show signs of gradual improvement on the fifth day after onset. At this time, it can be seen that the child's blisters have subsided, and he can start drinking water and eating, and there are no new rashes, high fever and other symptoms. The child's sleep and mental state are also very good. However, if the patient's symptoms are not relieved after 5 days, there are still high fever, lethargy, insufficient diet and increased blisters, which indicates that the symptoms are aggravated. Observe at all times and seek medical treatment as soon as possible to prevent the condition from deteriorating at any time and endanger the life safety of patients.
Is the rash of hand, foot and mouth disease more serious?
No, at present, it is considered that the number of rashes has nothing to do with the severity of symptoms. In medical clinic, hand, foot and mouth disease is not only considered as a rash on the buttocks of hand, foot and mouth. In addition, some severe hand, foot and mouth diseases may not produce a few rashes, but don't think that all rashes that can't be produced are serious. After all, hand, foot and mouth disease with few rashes is mostly mild, so where the rash of hand, foot and mouth disease occurs has nothing to do with the severity of the disease, mainly related to the virulence of the virus, the intensity of infection and the response of the autoimmune system to the virus.
How to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease
1. Wash children's hands with soap or hand sanitizer before and after meals and after going home. Nurses should wash their hands before touching children, changing diapers and handling feces.
2. Baby diapers should be cleaned, exposed or disinfected in time; Pay attention to keep the home environment clean, the room should be ventilated frequently, and clothes and quilts should be aired frequently.
3. Bottles, pacifiers and children's tableware should be fully cleaned and disinfected before and after use; Don't let children drink raw water and eat cold food.
4. During the epidemic of hand, foot and mouth disease, it is not advisable to take children to crowded public places with poor air circulation to avoid contact with sick children.