Patient's question:
A 4.5-year-old child has red patches with small red dots on the corners of their mouth, the sides of their wrists, the sides of their ankles, and near their navel. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
It may be caused by hives. Topical calamine lotion should be used, and oral medications such as antihistamines, vitamins, and antibiotics should be taken for treatment. Avoid contact with any substances that may trigger allergies. Avoid spicy, alcoholic, and other irritating foods. If the effect is not good, go to the hospital for an allergen test and desensitization treatment.There are many factors that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.