Patient's question:
The child got hand, foot, and mouth disease because of their weak physical condition. During that period, when my health was not good, my husband mainly took care of the child. However, after the child recovered, my husband was also diagnosed with what seems to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. So, I would like to ask how adults should treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally highly contagious. If an adult contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, the first step is to have blood tests done at the hospital. Based on the severity of the condition, appropriate medication should be selected, and isolation is necessary. Antiviral drugs may be considered. If fever persists, fever-reducing medication should be used, and vitamin supplementation is recommended. At the same time, attention must be paid to dietary hygiene. On a daily basis, the diet should be light and avoid excessive spicy foods.