Patient's question:
This morning after getting the vaccine (chickenpox) for the baby, on the way home I noticed red spots in the baby's mouth, also on the hands, and not very noticeable on the feet. I went to the clinic, and the doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease, advising me to go to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor said it was mild and didn't require hospitalization.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease has many transmission routes, including respiratory transmission, gastrointestinal transmission, and contact transmission. Advice: This disease is self-limiting, and there is no specific treatment. If there are no complications, most patients recover within about a week. Drinking more water is recommended. The baby hasn't been eating well these past few days, and even when he does eat, he doesn't digest it well! I plan to avoid feeding him anything for now and just give him some formula milk. Is that okay?Yes, you can give the baby some easily digestible foods in moderation, but avoid too many foods. I recommend taking the baby to the hospital for a check-up to determine the specific cause. The doctor can then provide targeted treatment.