Patient's question:
The child just took a bath and seems very afraid of water, very reluctant to wash. After we finished washing him, we noticed many red dots on his hands and feet compared to before. What could be the issue?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease causes painful, rice-grain to green-bean-sized blisters on the oral cavity, pharynx, soft palate, cheeks, tongue, and gums, with redness around them. Due to pain, they rupture into small ulcers. The patient often has a runny nose and refuses to eat. Most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease can heal on their own, with a good prognosis. It is recommended to wash infants' hands with soap or hand sanitizer before and after meals. Do not let infants drink uncooked water, eat cold food sparingly, and avoid contact with sick infants.