Patient's question:
Recently, the baby got hand, foot, and mouth disease. I heard that this disease doesn't necessarily require injections or medication, like a cold. If it can be self-healing, is that true? Can hand, foot, and mouth disease be cured without medication?Doctor's answer:
Most hand, foot, and mouth disease cases are mild. With home isolation, blisters usually disappear and body temperature returns to normal within about a week, and that's it. Many parents worry that if the child does not receive treatment, the condition will worsen. In reality, this concern is completely unnecessary. If the child indeed shows signs of a severe trend, the following symptoms typically appear two days before the onset of the illness. You should seek medical attention promptly; if you only have fever and rash, treatment at home is possible. However, if the condition is more serious, I still recommend seeking hospital treatment for medication or intravenous fluids as soon as possible.