Patient's question:
My baby recently contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, and everyone in the family is frantic with worry. We are very concerned. The hospital prescribed some medication, and now the baby is receiving intravenous treatment at home. Currently, the baby is in a bad mood and has poor appetite. I want to prepare some delicious food for the baby. Could you please tell me what foods are suitable for children with hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is an acute infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection. Typically, it involves fever. Blisters and ulcers appear in the mouth, hands, feet, and buttocks. Due to oral pain, infants may be reluctant to eat. It is recommended to take medicine concurrently and ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids while eating light foods such as milk, soy milk, rice porridge, and noodles. Avoid greasy, spicy, or other irritating foods, as they can easily worsen the ulcers.