Hi mummies, my son was diagnosed with hfmd ytd. He was ok during the day. However, I realised that he started refusing to drink any liquids (including my breastmilk which is always his comfort food). He has been crying a lot and would wake up halfway through his sleep as he was in pain whenever he swallows his saliva. When do I know if I shd bring him to the A&E?

To add on, according to HPB (Singapore Health Promotion Board) there is no specific treatment for the infection other than symptomatic relief. Take these steps to ease your child’s discomfort and help him or her recover: 1) Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids Change to a soft diet (e.g. porridge, pureed fruit) if the mouth ulcers are a problem and if he continues to refuse your breastmilk. 2) Give medications as prescribed by the doctor, e.g. paracetamol syrup to relieve fever and pain 3) Ensure your child gets plenty of rest at home As you ease your child's sickness, make you you also perform necessary measures to assure that it won't spread in your house as HFMD is a highly contagious viral infection. Steps such as: avoid sharing food and drinks, eating utensils, toothbrushes or towels with others; ensure toys or appliances contaminated by nasal or oral secretions are thoroughly disinfected before they are used again. May your child be well very soon and stay strong mummy! :) http://sg.theasianparent.com/are-you-ready-for-a-good-f-i-g-h-t/2/