Patient's question:
Sick for 2 days, hands, feet, and buttocks are more noticeable, no mouth symptoms found yet, no feverDoctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly occurring in children under the age of 5. Among these, Coxsackievirus A16 and Enterovirus 71 are the most prevalent. Maintaining good personal and family hygiene for children is essential. The main treatment principle is symptomatic therapy. Antiviral medications, cooling and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and vitamins B and C can be taken. There are multiple causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with the condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, support gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Children should follow a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.