HFMD

Assalamualaikum/Salam Hormat,

Dalam kesibukan bekerja hari ni, sempat juga Kak Ina nak menyelit sepatah dua kata kat blog nih... Haha, kantoii... ya, sekarang ni adalah opis hour.. Tapi sekejap je.. sekejaap je...

2,3 hari ni anak2 x sihat.. bermula dengan umran... xnak makan, xnak susu, xnak minum... demam sikit & kak ina noticed ada biji2 mcm kudis buta kat kaki & tangan dia.. hati dah xsedap dan menafikan.. bukan penyakit itu.. bawa ke klinik.. ya, memang sah penyakit itu... HFMD atau dalam bahasa panjangnya penyakit tangan, kaki dan mulut... hishhh... 

terpaksalah dikuarantinkan lagi sekali dari nursery... dikuarantinkan sekali lagi? sebab sebelum ni 3,3 kena chickenpox. Tapi kak ina x buat post lagi... nantilah.. Doktor kata akan ambil masa 3 ke 5 hari untuk baik... 'Dia' akan baik sendiri tapi kasihan dekat anaklah... sakit dan lapar.. lapar sebab dalam mulut banyak ulser...

Since kak ina cakap sekejap je kan, maklumat lanjut pasal HFMD boleh baca kat bawah. Kak ina petik kopipes bulat2 dari sini.

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What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild illness caused by one of a group of coxsackie viruses. HFMD gets its name from the little sores that develop on the hands and feet, and in the mouth. It’s common in children under 10, although adults can get a milder form of the virus.

Is HFMD common in Malaysia?

The Health Ministry acknowledges that HFMD has become endemic in Malaysia, with periodic outbreaks among young children. Since the first outbreak in Malaysia in 1997, the Health Ministry has periodically ordered the closure of playschools, primary schools, childcare centres or nurseries and kindergartens to contain the disease. If this happens, announcements will be made through all media channels.

How will I know if my baby has HFMD?

A baby or child with hand, foot, and mouth disease will clearly not feel well. The telltale signs of the virus are small, blister-like sores in the mouth, hands and feet. Your child may also:

• have a sore throat;
• have mild fever;
• generally look and feel unwell.

The blisters can be extremely sore. In fact, a baby with HFMD may not want to breastfeed or eat because of the sores in her mouth.

Should I call the doctor if I suspect my child has HFMD?

You'll probably want to, even though she won't be able to do much. However, if your child's fever gets higher than 39 degrees C, or doesn't subside after four to five days, your doctor should check for a secondary infection.
Be alert for signs of dehydration. Sometimes a baby may refuse to swallow because it hurts too much. So if your baby won't eat or drink, and hasn't had a wet nappy in more than six to eight hours, call the doctor.

How can I best care for my baby while she's ill with HFMD?

Although you may just have to wait out the seven to 14 days it typically takes for the hand, foot and mouth virus to subside, you can make your baby more comfortable.

• Try giving her paracetamol suspension, under your doctor's recommendation.
• Teething gel may also relieve your baby's pain.
• To avoid dehydration, keep offering breastmilk or formula, or water and diluted juice for an older baby. A toddler may enjoy an ice-lolly, which will provide fluids and soothe the sores.

While your baby has the virus, it will be uncomfortable for her and exhausting for you.

Once my baby's had HFMD, can she get it again?

Yes. Like colds, your baby will be immune to the virus she's already had, but there are many strains of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Can HFMD affect adults?

Hand, foot and mouth disease rarely affects healthy adults. An adult who does get the virus and feel ill can have quite a severe form of HFMD. "Of all the HFMD cases that I have seen, only two or three parents have been affected," says BabyCenter expert Dr Winston Yong. "However, those parents who were affected were very severely affected with swollen hands and feet, and they had a lot of pain. They felt much worse than their children."

How does HFMD affect pregnant women?

There is no specific risk to pregnant women, but in rare cases, a foetus could be affected. If a pregnant woman has contact with a child infected with hand, foot and mouth disease, she should wash her hands frequently and perhaps wear rubber gloves if she needs to change nappies or do other baby care.