Patient's question:
Daughter is almost 2 years old. A little over a month ago, she went back to her hometown. After being there for a few days, she started developing blisters all over her body, including her hands, feet, and face. Recently, she also developed a few in her mouth. The blisters healed, but then new ones appeared. She doesn't eat much, and daughter says she's in pain and wants to scratch with her hands, probably because it's itchy. She has a slight cough and sometimes has a fever.Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be caused by a viral infection. There is no specific treatment, and the main approach is supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used, as herbal remedies may have some efficacy in alleviating symptoms of viral diseases and shortening the course of the illness. There are many factors that can cause 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, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.