Patient's question:
My daughter cried non-stop last night, had a fever all over her body, was vomiting, and had a slight loss of appetite. Ulcers appeared on her oral mucosa, and numerous small blisters were found on her hands and feet. After going to the hospital for examination, it was confirmed that she had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Now it has worsened to pulmonary edema and requires hospitalization. How long does hand, foot, and mouth disease need to be hospitalized for before discharge?Doctor's answer:
If hand, foot, and mouth disease is severe, it may require hospital treatment, which could last for about a week. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious, it is generally not advisable to discharge the patient until they have fully recovered. Therefore, it is recommended that you follow the doctor's advice. For hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should pay close attention to their child's personal hygiene and ensure they drink plenty of water. Any blisters should not be allowed to be scratched by the child.