Patient's question:
The child has had a cold for the past two days. At first, it was just a sore throat, and the child was given anti-inflammatory medication. Later, it was discovered that the child had a high fever, so they went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor found many blisters in the child's throat, and the child had blisters on their feet, buttocks, and hands. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to ask if hand, foot, and mouth disease is easy to treat and how serious it is?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and is primarily related to poor hygiene. Once diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, oral antiviral medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. In severe cases, intravenous fluid treatment can be combined. The course of the disease is generally about one to ten days. As long as there are no complications such as encephalitis or pneumonia, most recoveries are very good.If possible, it is best to visit a hospital for vaccination to prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease. During home care, personal hygiene should also be paid attention to—wash hands frequently, bathe often, change clothes regularly, and avoid eating raw or cold foods. The diet should be light.