Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has recently had a slight fever and small red spots on his palms and mouth. Please ask: What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common illness in children, with significant harmful effects. Patients may experience symptoms such as fever, mouth pain, rashes, nausea, and cough. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for follow-up treatment in a timely manner. After identifying the cause, targeted treatment can be administered to prevent adverse effects. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is treated with oral antiviral medications. Isolate the patient to prevent infection, enhance care, maintain a proper diet, and ensure the room is well-ventilated.