Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me what the early symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute upper respiratory symptom caused by a viral infection and is an acute infectious disease. The main symptoms include fever, blisters on the palms, soles, buttocks, and mouth. Complications can occur, such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and enteritis. In severe cases, it can lead to death. There are many triggers for hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.