Hand, foot and mouth disease in Kadikalesi: 24/7 On-Call Doctor, Online Prescription and Local Support
Unwell with hand, foot and mouth disease in Kadikalesi? Our 24/7 on-call doctor assesses you online, explains your options and sends your e-prescription to a pharmacy in Mugla.
E-rx.onlineCommon Triggers
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.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Explained
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection, mainly in young children, that causes fever, painful mouth ulcers and a blister-like rash on the palms and soles. It is normally mild and clears up on its own within 7 to 10 days. It is not related to foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Red spots that turn into small blisters on the palms and soles
- Irritability and refusing to drink since swallowing hurts
- Rash that can also appear on the buttocks, knees or elbows
- Loss of appetite and drooling in small children
- Sore throat and painful mouth ulcers
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Kadikalesi: What to Know Locally
Kadikalesi is a beach and hotel area, so sun, pools and buffet food are the usual causes of holiday illness. Close by are Guvercinlik, Yahsi, Bodrum, which share the same medical services. 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 Is Treated
The physician 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. Depending on your case, the physician may suggest fluids, soothing mouth care and paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain, as no specific antiviral is needed.
- Give soft, cool foods such as yoghurt, ice lollies or soup; avoid salty, spicy or acidic food
- Keep blisters clean and do not pop them
- 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
Your Visit Step by Step
- Contact us on WhatsApp or through the booking link and share your location in Kadikalesi.
- A video consultation follows, where the physician reviews how you are.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
Preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Wash hands frequently, 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.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treatment in Kadikalesi?
Treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
When Should I See a Doctor in Person for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease?
A child who will not drink or passes very little urine, fever lasting more than three days, a stiff neck, severe headache, unusual drowsiness or confusion, breathing difficulty, fits, a baby under six months, a weak immune system, or symptoms that are getting worse after 10 days.
How Fast Can I See a Doctor for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Kadikalesi?
Most visitors are seen the same day. Send a request or WhatsApp message and we will arrange the video visit as soon as possible.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.
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