Does hand, foot and mouth disease itch in children?

Although hand, foot and mouth disease is not that serious, it has a great impact on the body. First of all, the incubation period of hand, foot and mouth disease is about 3-5 days. During the incubation period, there will be low fever, physical discomfort and stomach pain. Within 1 to 2 days, many red rashes will appear in the mouth, throat, soft ribs, including the palms and soles of the feet. These red rashes will be damaged and ulcerated. Most of them can heal on their own, but they are contagious and patients will feel very uncomfortable.

Symptoms and signs

The incubation period is 3 to 5 days, with prodromal symptoms such as low fever, general malaise, and abdominal pain. Within 1 to 2 days, painful millet- to mung bean-sized blisters appear in the oral cavity, pharynx, soft palate, buccal mucosa, tongue, and gums. They are surrounded by a red halo and break down into small ulcers. Due to the pain, the patient often drools and refuses to eat.

At the same time, rashes also appear on the hands and feet. An indefinite number of blisters appear on the dorsal sides of the hands and feet, the dorsal edges of the fingers (toes), around the nails, and on the palms and soles. In addition to the hands, feet and mouth, they can also be seen on the buttocks and near the anus, and occasionally on the trunk and limbs. They dry up and disappear after a few days, and the rash does not itch or cause pain. Some children may develop generalized papules and blisters, accompanied by aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, etc. Generally, the course of the disease is good, with the whole illness lasting about 5 to 10 days. Most patients can recover on their own and the prognosis is good.

Diet and health care

1. Diet therapy for hand, foot and mouth disease:

1. 1 carrot, 15g Imperata root, 1 section of bamboo sugarcane, 15g raw coix seed, 1 dose per day, decocted in water instead of tea.

2. 5 bunches of rush, 3g of cicada shell, 1 flower of kapok, 10g of chicken bone grass, 50g of lean pork, boil into soup and drink.

3. Lotus leaf porridge: 2 fresh lotus leaves, 50 grams of white rice. Chop the lotus leaves and cook them into porridge.

The above dosages are for one child aged 3 to 6 years old. The dosage can be increased or decreased according to the age.

2. What foods are good for the body when it comes to hand, foot and mouth disease?

Stage 1: Early stage of the disease. Mouthache and loss of appetite. Dietary tips: Mainly liquid foods such as milk, soy milk, rice soup, egg drop soup, etc. Eat small meals frequently to maintain basic nutritional needs. To reduce mouth pain when eating, the food should be neither too hot nor too cold, and neither too salty nor too sour. Here is a little tip - use a straw to reduce the contact between food and oral mucosa.