Hand-Fuß-Mund-Krankheit in Kizilagac: Behandlung durch einen deutschsprachigen Arzt in der Nähe
Need hand, foot and mouth disease treatment in Kizilagac, Antalya? An on-demand doctor is available around the clock by video, wherever you are, and can send an e-prescription for a pharmacy near you.
E-rx.onlineWhat 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 clears up in 7 to 10 days and has no link with foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
Common Triggers
Enteroviruses, mostly coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus A71, cause it. They spread through saliva, blister fluid, coughs, sneezes and stools, so nurseries, kids’ clubs and pools are common places for spread. Symptoms appear 3 to 6 days after contact, and adults can be infected too.
Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- 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
- Fever and feeling unwell
What to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Kizilagac
Most guests in Kizilagac are there for the sea, and the sun, the chlorine and the buffet queues cause most of the minor illnesses. Nearby you will also find Kizilot, Turkler, Okurcalar. 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.
Care and Treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
On a video visit the physician can see the mouth ulcers and rash, rule out other causes of blisters and advise on fluids, pain and fever relief and when a child can return to the pool or kids’ club. No specific antiviral is needed, and any medicine can be sent 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.
- Give soft, cool foods such as yoghurt, ice lollies or soup; avoid salty, spicy or acidic food
- Wash hands frequently and do not share cups, towels or toys until the blisters have crusted over
- Offer plenty of cool fluids, little and commonly, to prevent dehydration
- Use paracetamol or ibuprofen for fever and pain as directed on the pack and for the age
From Message to Medicine in Kizilagac
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Kizilagac.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
Avoiding Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on Holiday
Wash hands often, 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.
Questions Travellers Ask
Can I Get Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treatment in Kizilagac?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Kizilagac 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.
Which Languages Does the Doctor Speak?
English, German and Turkish.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. This page is for information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.
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