Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. What should I do if I have hand, foot, and mouth disease and can't eat?Doctor's answer:
The patient is the main source of infection. During the acute phase of the illness, the patient can excrete the virus from the throat. The disease has diverse modes of transmission, with close contact between people being the primary method. The virus can cause indirect contact transmission through contaminated hands, towels, handkerchiefs, tooth cups, toys, utensils, feeding utensils, bedding, underwear, and other items, such as saliva, blister fluid, and feces. There are many factors that can trigger hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should maintain a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.