Recovery period of viral encephalitis in children

Children are more likely to develop encephalitis because they are young and their resistance and immunity are very weak. So there are often some viruses or bacteria invading. Viral encephalitis often occurs, but it can be cured with treatment. It just takes some time to recover. So there are many things to pay attention to during the recovery period. How long is the recovery period for viral encephalitis in children?

People certainly have a better understanding of viral encephalitis. Although this disease was indeed very serious for a period of time in the last century, with the continuous advancement of medical technology and the continuous improvement of people's sanitary conditions, viral encephalitis has become a conquerable disease. The course of this disease is generally benign, which means that it has a certain degree of self-limitation after the onset of the disease. The longest course of the disease will generally not exceed 3 weeks, and the prognosis is relatively ideal. Below is a brief introduction on how long it takes for children to recover from viral meningitis.

For this disease, in general, all you need is enhanced care. For example, try to prevent bedsores while the child is resting, let the child drink plenty of water, pay attention to maintaining nutritional supply, and maintain the stability of the child's body electrolytes. For children with mental conditions, accidents should be actively prevented, such as avoiding falling from the bed and injuries, and avoiding bumps on children. The patient should also be checked for signs of brain herniation. There are currently no very effective antiviral drugs to treat this disease, but a certain type of drug can be used selectively, such as iodine glycoside, triazole riboside and ice ball eggs. Of course, you should consult your doctor about which medicine to use.

When treating this disease, symptomatic treatment is used in most cases. For example, children with body spasms should receive antispasmodic treatment in a timely manner. Children with more severe fever should receive antipyretic treatment in a timely manner. Children with edema should actively reduce edema. For children with mixed infections, we should find out what bacteria are causing the infection and then use antibiotics accordingly.

This is a brief introduction to how long it takes for children to recover from viral encephalitis. This is a treatable illness and most children recover in 2 to 3 weeks. Treatment of this disease is often symptomatic. However, when other parts of the body are affected, such as the heart or lungs, specific concurrent diseases should also be treated.