According to doctors, in the vast majority of people, the signs of enterovirus infection disappear without a trace within five to ten days. However, in some cases, the disease can cause many problems with the heart, lungs, nervous system, and even cause the death of the patient. The risk group is mainly small children, including infants and people with reduced immunity.
Enterovirus infection: clinic
Each person's disease manifests itself in different ways. Some lucky people endure it on their feet and do not suffer at all, others experience some kind of cold, the third week they cannot get out of bed. The most common symptoms include fever (38 to 40 degrees), weakness, chills, and joint pain. Somewhat later, nausea and diarrhea may occur. In some individuals, the development of the disease is accompanied by the appearance in the oral cavity of small bubbles that burst and turn into sores. The so-called hand-foot-mouth syndrome should be highlighted. It occurs in young children and is characterized by the occurrence of painful abrasions on the internalcheeks, palms and feet.
If you find signs of an enterovirus infection in yourself or your baby, you must carefully monitor the course of the disease. At the slightest suspicion of complications, consult a specialist. In this regard, the following symptoms can be mentioned: firstly, pain in the chest and upper abdomen, which increases many times during bouts of coughing and bending forward. Most likely, this indicates inflammation of the lungs or the heart membrane. Secondly, constant weakness. Thirdly, a feeling of lack of air, which appears with little physical effort. For example, many patients complain that they begin to choke when climbing stairs and even just talking loudly. Such a symptom may indicate an inflammatory process localized in the tissues of the heart. Signs of an enterovirus infection also include severe headache, nausea, and neck muscle cramps. In this case, it is necessary to check for the presence of meningitis. Fourthly, the patient may have impaired coordination of movements, sharply deteriorate vision. If a small child gets sick, he refuses to eat, constantly cries, falls asleep with great difficulty.
Enterovirus infection: treatment
Remember that in this case you should immediately see a specialist. Time does not heal here. The thing is that the signs of an enterovirus infection are the reason for an immediate visit to the doctor. Then the duration of treatment can be minimized. Enterovirus infection, the photo of the patient of which you see in the article,can manifest itself in different ways, therefore, at the slightest sign, you should immediately visit the clinic.
However, there are some things you can do yourself. Provide a sick person with plenty of fluids (this is especially important for diarrhea and vomiting - so that there is no dehydration of the body). It is not recommended to offer the patient any pills, especially antibiotics. To date, funds that would prevent the reproduction of enteroviruses simply do not exist.
Possibility of infection
As a rule, infection occurs by household means or during direct contact with the carrier of the infection. The virus can be found in the saliva, mucus and stool particles of the patient. That is why it is so important to follow the rules of hygiene, do not use other people's towels and napkins, always wash your hands thoroughly. By the way, you can catch the infection in a public pool or in the locker room of a fitness club.
