Patient's question:
The child had hand, foot, and mouth disease last month on the 21st. They took medicine for a few days and were cured by the 28th, when the medication was stopped. The areas where blisters had previously appeared have also started to peel. Yesterday, I noticed another blister on the right hand and one on the left foot. I'm very worried! Has the disease come back?Doctor's answer:
From your description, on the 21st, you had hand, foot, and mouth disease and took medicine for several days. By the 28th, you had stopped taking the medicine and had already recovered. The blisters that previously appeared have also started to peel. Yesterday, you noticed another blister on your right hand and one on your left foot. This is a complication of hand, foot, and mouth disease. In some cases, children may experience recurrent generalized papules and vesicles, accompanied by aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, and other complications. However, the general prognosis is good, with the entire course lasting about 5 to 10 days. Most cases can resolve on their own, with a favorable prognosis.