Get Hand, foot and mouth disease Treatment in Alacati from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Get advice and, where suitable, a prescription for hand, foot and mouth disease in Alacati from a physician who works by video 24/7 and can also arrange tests or a home visit in selected parts of Izmir.
E-rx.onlineWhat to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Alacati
In Alacati most days revolve around the beach, the pool and the hotel restaurant, which is where holiday illnesses tend to start. Nearby you will also find Foca, Urla, Seferihisar. 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.
Causes and Risk Factors
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.
Typical Symptoms
- Sore throat and painful mouth ulcers
- Fever and feeling unwell
- Red spots that turn into small blisters on the palms and soles
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.
Getting Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treated in Alacati
A video visit is very useful because the physician can see the mouth and the rash on camera and tell hand, foot and mouth disease apart from other causes of blisters. There is no specific antiviral treatment, so the doctor advises on fluids, pain and fever relief, when a child can return to the pool or kids’ club, and what warning signs to watch for. Any medicine can be sent as an e-prescription to the nearest pharmacy. 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 commonly and do not share cups, towels or toys until the blisters have crusted over
How Treatment Works in Alacati
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Alacati you are and what is bothering you.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- The doctor sends any prescription straight to your WhatsApp or inbox.
How to Lower Your Risk of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Wash hands commonly, 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 Alacati?
Yes. An on-demand doctor is available 24/7 by video anywhere in Alacati, and the e-prescription can be used at a local pharmacy.
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.
Is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Common Among Visitors to Alacati?
Many guests in Alacati spend long days on the beach, and hand, foot and mouth disease is one of the reasons they contact us.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.
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