Correct Treatment for Singapore Flu
Singapore flu is currently one of the diseases that is often heard of, Singapore flu is a disease caused by a highly contagious viral infection. In medical terms, Singapore flu is also called hand, foot and mouth disease. Singapore flu can occur in all age groups, but children are one of the groups most vulnerable to this disease.
Causes of Singapore Flu
Singapore flu can occur in all age groups, but children are one of the groups most vulnerable to this disease. Singapore flu is caused by the coxsackievirus strain A16 virus. The virus that causes Singapore flu lives in nasal and throat fluids, saliva, feces, and fluid from blisters on the skin.
Singapore Flu Symptoms
The initial symptoms of Singapore flu or HFMD (hand, foot, and mouth disease) in children are usually characterised by a high fever accompanied by a rash on the skin and the appearance of mouth ulcers. The rash often appears on the hands and feet, but this does not rule out the possibility of the rash appearing all over the body. These symptoms appear after a few days when the child is infected with the coxsackievirus strain A16.
Here are some common symptoms that often occur in the Singapore flu :
- Decreased appetite
- Sore throat
- High fever
- Ulcer
- Blister-like sores on the tongue, gums, and inside the cheeks
- A red rash that is not accompanied by itching
- Abdominal pain
- Children tend to be fussy.
Hermina's friends need to know that the incubation period (the period from initial infection until symptoms appear) for the Singapore flu virus is three to six days. During the incubation period, the child is likely to become more fussy, have a high fever, have no appetite, and tend to be weak.
Treatment
In most cases of the Singapore flu, it can heal on its own within 7–10 days without special treatment, but parents are still advised to provide appropriate treatment so that the child's condition can improve quickly. Here are some tips that Hermina's friends can use for independent treatment during the Singapore flu recovery process:
- Make sure your fluid needs are met to avoid dehydration.
- Avoid oily and spicy foods; it is recommended to give soft foods.
- Make sure you have enough rest time.
- Use anti-itch cream to heal the rash according to the doctor's recommendations.
- Avoid various equipment or personal items with Singapore flu sufferers.
If you feel that your child's symptoms and condition of the Singapore flu are not improving, immediately consult Hermina Friends' complaints with a pediatrician at the nearest Hermina Hospital. Hermina friends can consult online via the Halo Hermina application.
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