Patient's question:
How should you care for hand, foot, and mouth disease after treatment? The question of how to care for hand, foot, and mouth disease after treatment is quite troublesome. About 5 days after discharge and going home, there was a lot of sweating on the head, and later the sweating spread to the body. This included talking in dreams, crying, and laughing at night. Please ask if this is normal.Doctor's answer:
Discharged, it should have already passed the isolation period, not a big problem. Please pay attention to the baby. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, commonly occurring in children under 5 years old. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In a few cases, it may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis and encephalitis. In severe cases, the condition can worsen rapidly, leading to death. Daily diet and hygiene should be paid close attention to, which is sufficient.