HFMD

YX caught the virus a 2nd time, this time of a different strain! I was worried when the teacher told me of a HFMD case reported that day. Later that night, he developed a fever of 39°C. Once again, JE had to stay with my mum and we have to be separated once again. She had a cough from her brother and poor girl is resisting the nebulizer. I am worried about her and missed her so much during this period.

Day 1: Fever at 39°C. I was praying hard that it's not what I thought it is.

Day 2: Fever persisted ranging from 38.5°C to 39.8°C. Ibuprofen did not seem to be bringing the temperature down at all! Brought him to see our family doctor and confirmed it was HFMD with sore reddish throat and one ulcer spotted on his tonsil. YX was given antiviral medicine and sent home to rest. MC for a week. Needless to say, loss of appetite kicks in!

Day 3: More ulcers and rash on his arms, legs and buttock area. Not much spots on his palm and feet though. Fever is still high hiking up to 40.6°C. Poor boy was in a daze and shivering in cold. My gosh! The amount of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen he had taken..... I feel so sad for him... Can't drink! Can't eat! I had to force feed him.

Day 4: Fever was at the range of 37.6°C to 38°C. It subsided in the late afternoon. The painful ulcers were making him irritable and fussy now. He cried and screamed and vomited (from coughing) with every sip. Yes. He was still having a cough ....

Day 5: Appetite was better but still wince when he drank water.

Day 6: Woke up when I dream feed him his milk. He told me it did not hurt as much now. No more wincing in pain while drinking. Good! He's recovering! Eating better now.

Day 7: No more visible ulcers and the rashes are less visible. He can eat rice now!