Can hand, foot and mouth disease heal itself?

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a relatively serious disease for babies. Babies may experience many symptoms during pregnancy. The oral and lip mucosa will be severely damaged, and papules will appear on the body. If the papules are not well protected, they may cause scars on the body and affect the appearance, so parents must understand the skin condition of their baby during the illness. So, can hand, foot and mouth disease be cured?

1. How long does it take for hand, foot and mouth disease to heal?

Hand, foot and mouth disease usually heals in about 7 days. Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus. The treatment mainly includes antiviral treatment and symptomatic treatment. For the oral cavity, you can use Kangfuxin to promote ulcer healing, which has a good effect. The course of treatment is generally about one week. Skin care mainly focuses on avoiding scratches and infections and keeping it clean and dry.

2. Common symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease

1. Decreased appetite

Babies with hand, foot and mouth disease often have a decreased appetite, mostly due to various discomforts, especially for babies with herpes and ulcers in the mouth. Fever and pain will make the baby unwilling to eat. At this time, mothers should pay attention to ensuring a light diet as much as possible in daily life. At the same time, the food should be easy to digest and chew, so that it can be more easily accepted by children.

2. Herpes formation

Most babies with hand, foot and mouth disease often develop herpes, which is generally more common around the mouth. There are many reasons for the formation of herpes, but no matter what the reason, the baby should be allowed to rest more at this time. Experts remind that you should try to stay in bed and rest as much as possible within a week of suffering from herpes, and drink plenty of boiled water, so as to excrete toxins from the body.

At the same time, parents should pay special attention and decide whether to continue resting based on the baby's recovery after a week. Many mothers worry that their children will fall behind in their studies when they see that the herpes symptoms have slightly improved, and they rush to send their children to school, nurseries or kindergartens. There are a lot of people in these places, and if children come into contact with close crowds without fully recovering, they are likely to relapse.

Therefore, mothers should pay attention and make sure their babies fully recover before sending them to school or hospital. As for rashes on the hands, feet, and buttocks, you can effectively relieve them by applying calamine lotion in the early stages. If herpes is formed or ruptured, you can prevent infection by applying 0.5% iodine.

3. High fever

Many babies with hand, foot and mouth disease usually have high fevers of varying degrees. If the fever is not serious, the mother can help the child reduce the fever by using physical cooling methods at home. However, if the child's body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, he or she should be sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible and take antipyretics under the guidance of a doctor.

If the baby has a fever and also has symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, irritability, changes in mental state, drowsiness, anorexia, etc., the mother must not delay. It is most important to send the baby to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid the child suffering for a lifetime due to delays.

4. Infection

When many children suffer from hand, foot and mouth disease, the blisters often rupture due to the parents' lack of attention. If not treated in time, it is likely to cause bacterial infection, leading to wound infection and suppuration. Mothers must not underestimate the infection. If infected with some serious bacteria and viruses, it is likely to damage the nerves and affect the flexible use of the affected part.