Patient's question:
My son is five and a half years old now, and there are many blisters on his hands, feet, and mouth. The doctor said it's hand, foot, and mouth disease. Should he be hospitalized?Past treatment history and effectiveness: He was hospitalized.
What kind of help do you need: I want to know whether he needs to be hospitalized.
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a type of two common childhood infectious diseases caused by contagious enteroviruses. It is primarily a disease characterized by rashes on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks, accompanied by symptoms such as fever. Most children can recover on their own, with only a very small number experiencing complications. Treatment is mainly based on antiviral medications, such as oral antiviral liquids and Radix Isatidis preparations. Antibacterial drugs are used when complications occur. Wishing the child a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.