Patient's question:
My son discovered red spots on his hands, feet, and buttocks on March 1st in the evening and immediately went to the hospital. After the doctor examined him, they said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, he didn't have a fever, and everything else was normal—just a few more red rashes.Past treatment history and effectiveness: None.
What help is desired: Is there any way to recover quickly?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly occurring in children under the age of 5, and can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Treatment should first focus on maintaining the baby's oral hygiene. You can apply vitamin B2 powder directly to the affected areas in the mouth, or apply cod liver oil. Additionally, vitamin B2 and vitamin C can be taken orally to promote healing and prevent secondary bacterial infections. Secondly, calamine lotion can be applied to the skin rash on the limbs. When blisters form or break, 0.5% povidone-iodine can be used. Wishing your child a speedy recovery!