my five year old?

Question

i took my five year old son to the e.r today because he had sores in his mouth and he has'ent been eating at all for two days the doctor said he has a diesase called hands in the mounth what kind of diesese is that and he did not give my son no medications he said it's not needed?

Answer 1

he's referring to hand-foot-mouth disease, the best way to learn about this is to read reputable sources like:

http://www.chop.edu/consumer/your_child/condition_section_index.jsp?id=-9195
http://health.enotes.com/childrens-health-encyclopedia/hand-foot-mouth-disease

"Hand-foot-mouth disease is an illness caused by a virus that results in a distinctive rash - small, blister-like bumps in the mouth and on the hands and feet. The blisters may also appear in the diaper area and on the legs and arms. The lesions in the mouth usually appear on the tongue, the sides of the cheeks or near the throat."

..."The goal of treatment for hand-foot-mouth disease is to help decrease the severity of the symptoms. Since it is a viral infection, antibiotics are ineffective. Treatment may include:
increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration - provide cool, iced fluids in small amounts frequently
& acetaminophen for any fever."

Good luck and hope your son feels better soon!

Answer 2

The most well known Coxsackie A disease is hand, foot and mouth disease (unrelated to foot and mouth disease), a common childhood illness, often produced by Coxsackie A16. In most cases infection is asymptomatic or causes only mild symptoms. In others, infection produces short-lived (7-10 days) fever and painful blisters in the mouth (a condition known as herpangina...herp (an itching) and angina (a sore throat, literally "a choking")), on the palms and fingers of the hand, or on the soles of the feet. There can also be blisters in the throat, or on or above the tonsils. Adults can also be affected. The rash, which can appear several days after high temperature and painful sore throat, can be itchy and painful, especially on the hands/fingers and bottom of feet.

Other diseases include acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis (A24 specifically), herpangina, and aseptic meningitis (both Coxsackie A and B viruses). Coxsackie B viruses also cause infectious myocarditis, infectious pericarditis, and pleurodynia.

Diagnosis
To diagnose myocarditis, a heart biopsy is done.


Treatment
If you have the Coxsakie virus, it's a good idea to get plently of rest and drink lots of fluids. Since it is viral, there is nothing you can do to make it go away. Sucking on throat lozenges and avoiding acidic food or drinks can also help the pain. The virus usually goes away in a week or so, and if it doesn't seem to go away, check with your doctor.

Answer 3

Did he say he has hand, foot, and mouth disease? Besides the sores in his mouth, does he have a high fever? Did he get any rashes on his hands or feet? Is he fussing?

If your doctor didn't prescribe anything and he doesn't want to eat, it's probably because the sores hurt. Try to get him to drink anything that isn't acidic like fruit juices because they will irritate the sores. Offer him frozen treats like Popsicles. He will get the fluids he needs and the coldness will soothe the sores.

If he isn't better in a reasonable amount of time, or if he seems to get worse, I would take him back to the doctor.

I hope the little guy feels better soon mom.

Answer 4

Does he suck his thumb? is he still on the pacifier or bottle? Kiddos get dirty. Toddlers get dirtier than infants -- so do their toys, and their hands, etc. My neice got it really bad -- because her mother refused to stop the pacifier. She'd suck it -- put it down, it would get germs on it, then back in her mouth it went. Horrible! If your kiddo is still on the pacifier or bottle -- stop it now! Either way, you definitely need to see another doctor. There IS a medicine for the kids -- it tastes absolutely terrible, but will help get rid of the problem quickly. You need to study his habits to be sure it doesn't come back.

Answer 5

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection caused by a strain of Coxsackie virus. It causes a blister-like rash that, as the name implies, involves the hands, feet and mouth.There is no specific treatment. Treatment is aimed at fever control and maintaining good oral hydration.

Answer 6

well that is from doing just that, putting an infected hand in your mouth. i am not sure about the med part, but you should look up information on the disease online and if in doubt.... get a second opinion. doctors make mistakes too, no way to risk the life of your shild on one mans word!

Answer 7

My niece had the same thing. She played in the Mc Donalds play area when she got it... If you notice... McDonalds does not have the ball pit in their playgrouds anymore because of this.... BEWARE OF BALLPITS!!!!!!!!!!! I know of people who have found dirty diapers, Band aids, and rotten food in these. Just today, I took my 19 mnth old son to McDonalds and there was no ball pit, and it was still filthy...... Remember, there are kids going thru potty training and they just pee in there cause they are too excited to go to the bathroom... These are not cleaned out daily!

Answer 8

It is Viral and the most that you can do is make him comfortable give Benydryl for itching. lots of liquids Jell-o, pudding, ice cream, juice, mashed potatoes soup, etc. Sorry, all you can do is keep him comfortable. I would make a follow up appointment with regular Doctor.

Answer 9

get a 2nd opinion...sores in the mouth could be thrush, or some other disease.

He obviously needs an antibiotic or an oral rinse for bacteria

please do not wait

Answer 10

I dont really know, what kind of doctor gives no medication!