Patient's question:
Over a month ago, my child started experiencing fever that wouldn't go down, along with some red spots on her hands and feet. I took her for a check-up, and the results showed she had hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, after recovery, she has been constantly running a nose, and I'm worried it might be a. So, I'd like to ask first what are the possible sequelae of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello, friend, hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that is preventable, treatable, and controllable. Only a very small number of people may develop complications from this infection if it is not treated promptly, such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, or aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. Most cases can heal on their own within a week. Severe patients have a poorer prognosis, and currently, there is no effective treatment medication; only symptomatic treatment is available.