Patient's question:
The throat felt uncomfortable first, and I had blisters in my mouth, thinking it was a heatstroke. The next day, I noticed small bumps on my hands and they were painful. After checking, it turned out to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. I took medicine, but it didn't go away and got worse. What's going on?The help I need: Adults can also get this disease. How is that possible?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the situation you mentioned could potentially occur, depending on the strength of one's constitution. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious illness caused by enterovirus infection. It is more common in children, as adults generally have a more robust immune system and stronger immunity to pathogens. However, adults can still contract the disease. If infected, treatment should focus on clearing heat, detoxifying, and antiviral therapy. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection, and even adults, if their constitution is weak or they are particularly sensitive to the virus, can also be infected.