Hand, foot and mouth disease in Beyoglu: 24/7 On-Call Doctor, Online Prescription and Local Support
If hand, foot and mouth disease is spoiling your stay in Beyoglu, a doctor can see you online within minutes, 24/7, and advise on treatment, medicines and when to be seen in person.
E-rx.onlineHand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Beyoglu: What to Know Locally
Beyoglu’s steep streets, rooftop bars and street food bring walking injuries and upset stomachs. Adults can catch it too, normally with milder symptoms. Wash your hands commonly and contact us if painful mouth sores and a blister rash appear.
Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Loss of appetite and drooling in small children
- Fever and feeling unwell
- Rash that can also appear on the buttocks, knees or elbows
What Can Cause Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Enteroviruses, most often coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus A71. The virus spreads through saliva, fluid from blisters, coughs and sneezes and stools, so it moves quickly through nurseries, hotel kids’ clubs and swimming areas. Symptoms typically appear 3 to 6 days after contact. Adults can catch it too, normally with milder symptoms.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Explained
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness in young children with fever, sore mouth ulcers and blisters on the hands and feet. It typically resolves in 7 to 10 days and has no link with foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
Preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Wash hands commonly, especially after nappy changes and before eating, do not share cups, cutlery or towels, and keep a child with blisters or fever away from pools and kids’ clubs until they recover.
How Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Treated
A video visit is very useful because the doctor can see the mouth and the rash on camera and tell hand, foot and mouth disease apart from other causes of blisters. There is no specific antiviral treatment, so the doctor advises on fluids, pain and fever relief, when a child can return to the pool or kids’ club, and what warning signs to watch for. Any medicine can be sent as an e-prescription to the nearest pharmacy. Typical choices are fluids, soothing mouth care and paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain, as no specific antiviral is needed.
- Use paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain as directed on the pack and for the age
- Offer plenty of cool fluids, little and often, to prevent dehydration
From Message to Medicine in Beyoglu
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Beyoglu.
- The doctor talks to you by video and asks about your symptoms and history.
- The doctor sends any prescription straight to your WhatsApp or inbox.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
FAQ
Can I Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treatment in Beyoglu?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Beyoglu.
When Should I See a Doctor in Person for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
Seek a doctor quickly if a child will not drink or passes very little urine, has fever beyond three days, a stiff neck, severe headache, drowsiness, breathing difficulty or fits, is under six months old, has a weak immune system or is getting worse after 10 days.
Will I Receive a Prescription for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
Only when the doctor judges it is safe and suitable. The e-prescription arrives by WhatsApp or email and is accepted at pharmacies in Beyoglu.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.
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