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MOUTH SORES, COXSACKIE VIRUS (HAND, FOOT, AND MOUTH DISEASE)
Your child has a high fever, is very fussy, is drooling everywhere, and is
refusing to eat or even drink her favorite juice. These are common symptoms of
sore throat, teething, as well as ear infections, but one often overlooked cause
of this group of symptoms is mouth sores. Here are some tips to help you
through this very bothersome and painful, yet not serious, illness.
HOW DO I TELL IF MY CHILD HAS MOUTH SORES?
Click here to see pictures of the sores on hand, feet and mouth.
You may see sores on the outer lips.
Gently pull back the upper or lower lips. You may see white or red sores on
the insides of the lips or on the front gums.
Gently pull back the cheeks on each side and examine the inside of the
cheeks with a flashlight. You may find some sores there.
Shine a flashlight at the back of the mouth while your child says "ahhhh".
You may see red or white spots in the throat or on the tongue.
TOP THREE CAUSES OF MOUTH SORES
Hand, foot and mouth disease (coxsackie virus) – this is by far the most
common cause of mouth sores. It usually affects children ages 6 months to 3
years. Symptoms include:
High fever – often up to five days.
Severe fussiness – this is often the worst part of the illness.
Severe mouth pain or sore throat
Copious drooling
Refusal to eat or even drink
Rash – small, red or white spots may, but not always, appear on the hands or
feet (thus the name of the illness). A red, lacy rash can also appear anywhere
on the body.
Herpes virus– this is different from genital
herpes. Symptoms are generally the same as for hand, foot, and mouth disease
except that herpes does not cause spots or rash on the rest of the body. There
are two unique points to know about herpes of the mouth:
Recurrence – once your child contracts this illness, the virus usually will
dwell within the nerves inside the mouth for life. It can flare up during
periods of stress, illness, or injury to the mouth. It can also cause cold
sores on the lips throughout life.
Finger sores – occasionally the virus can spread to your child's fingertips
from chewing on them during the illness. This will cause very large, white and
red sores and swollen fingertips (different from the small sores and no finger
swelling with hand, foot and mouth).
Canker sores– these are usually one or two large
white and red sores in the mouth that result from trauma such as biting the
tongue or bumping the lip.
HOW DO I TREAT MOUTH SORES?
Cold liquids – Popsicles, slushies or frozen juice can both sooth
your child and provide needed fluids during this illness. Acidic foods like
orange juice may be painful for your child
Medications
Acetaminophen or
ibuprofen can help with the pain and fever. If needed, you can alternate between
the two, giving something every three hours. Click on each for dosing.
Mylanta/benadryl/xylocaine mix – this is a very effective regimen
that will sooth and numb the sores for a short period of time. The first two
are over-the-counter, and the third is prescription. A pharmacist can mix them
for you. This should only be used by children old enough to rinse and then SPIT
it out. The xylocaine shouldn't be swallowed.
Benadryl– this antihistamine is available over-
the-counter. It does nothing for the pain or fever, but it can help make your
baby drowsy so he, and you, can get some rest. Click on it for dosing.
Acyclovir– this is a prescription anti-viral
ointment that can be rubbed onto external sores. This only works for herpes
sores that are on the outside lips or face. It works best if started at the
first sign of a herpes or cold sore. Preferable when the itching begins and by
past experience the child know the rash is soon to appear
IS MY CHILD CONTAGIOUS?
YES! It is VERY contagious, mostly via the saliva. When the fever
has been gone for 2 days, and your child is back to her playful, happy self,
then she is no longer contagious.
WHEN TO WORRY (AND NOT TO WORRY)
This can be a very painful and bothersome illness, but it is not dangerous.
The expected course is fever, fussing, drooling, not eating, and barely drinking
for up to five days. The sores and drooling can continue on longer than this,
but they are usually less painful with time.
Dehydration– this is a big worry for
parents during this illness since kids will go for days not seeming to drink
much at all. Most children will get mildly dehydrated, but it is very rare for
a child to get too dehydrated where medical intervention is necessary. Just do
your best to push cold or frozen liquids, and your child should be okay. Click
on dehydration for more info.
My child hasn't eaten for days! – Don't worry. Children can go
without food for several days during an illness, as long as they are getting
some fluids with sugar. Your child may lose weight during this time, but he'll
gain it back when he's well!
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IF:
Your child has a fever more than five days.
Your child is acting unusually ill.
Your want your doctor to confirm the illness so you know what to expect.
Your child shows signs of moderate to severe dehydration. Click on it for
more info.
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The Sears Parenting Library's latest addition is an exploration of how nutrition affects the brains and behavior of youngsters. N.D.D., or Nutrition Deficit Disorder, as coined by Dr. Bill Sears, is based on the idea that if "you put junk food into a child's brain, you get back junk behavior and learning."
THE N.D.D. BOOK will be a must-have for all parents who want to help their children become healthier, happier, and better prepared to learn.
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