Patient's question:
My child got a mouth disease on October 20th. It was found that it affected the mouth and feet. Tonight, on November 13th, I noticed a few small blisters in the mouth and a few on the hands. I want to know if it being recurrent is more serious, or if it could be worse than last time. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a highly prevalent disease among children (5 years old). It is a contagious disease. Children who are sick may develop ulcers, loss of appetite, low fever, and symptoms such as ulcers on their hands, feet, and mouth, among others. In most cases, children will recover within about a week. Additionally, a small number of affected children may experience complications such as myocarditis and pulmonary edema, which can severely impact their health and even lead to death. Many parents worry that their children will have a recurrence after becoming sick. To fully treat the disease and ensure it does not recur, families need to do well in both treating and maintaining their children, and supplement with sufficient nutrition to enhance their immunity. To prevent children from getting hand, foot, and mouth disease again.