Get Hand, foot and mouth disease Treatment in Gazipasa from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Hand, foot and mouth disease while travelling in Gazipasa? Message us, describe how you feel and the on-call doctor will guide you, day or night, without a trip to a clinic.
E-rx.onlineLocal Tips for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Gazipasa
Gazipasa is a beach and hotel area, so sun, pools and buffet food are the usual causes of holiday illness. Nearby you will also find Demre, Antalya, Kemer. Kids’ clubs, pools and shared toys help the virus spread fast in summer resorts. Keep a child with blisters or fever out of the pool and ask us for advice.
How Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Feels
- Irritability and refusing to drink since swallowing hurts
- Loss of appetite and drooling in small children
- Sore throat and painful mouth ulcers
- Rash that can also appear on the buttocks, knees or elbows
What Can Cause Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus A71 are the usual viruses. Contact with saliva, blister fluid, droplets or stools passes them on, which is why kids’ clubs, nurseries and shared pools are hotspots. The illness starts 3 to 6 days after exposure and adults can catch it as well.
What Is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
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 settles in 7 to 10 days and has no link with foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
Care and Treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
The doctor looks at the mouth and rash on camera, tells it apart from other blistering conditions and explains how to keep your child comfortable and drinking. There is no specific antiviral, and any needed medicine is sent to the nearest pharmacy as an e-prescription. Treatment can involve fluids, soothing mouth care and paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain, as no specific antiviral is needed.
- Wash hands often and do not share cups, towels or toys until the blisters have crusted over
- Use paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain as directed on the pack and for the age
- Give soft, cool foods such as yoghurt, ice lollies or soup; avoid salty, spicy or acidic food
- Offer plenty of cool fluids, little and often, to prevent dehydration
How It Works: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Care in Gazipasa
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Gazipasa.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- Receive an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email if treatment is appropriate.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treatment in Gazipasa?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Gazipasa the same day.
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.
What Should I Have Ready for the Video Visit?
A stable internet connection, your medicine list, any allergies and your insurance details. Photos of the affected area help.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. Use this as general guidance; your own doctor’s advice always comes first.
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