Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had a runny nose and fever and received intravenous fluids for five days. The previous night, I noticed a small blister on my right foot. I went to the infectious disease department of the hospital, where the doctor said it was only suspected to be hand, foot, and mouth disease and advised me to go home and take medication. This is the treatment I received.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. Its main symptoms include the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth. These blisters are surrounded by inflammatory redness and are accompanied by pain. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease. Treatment should primarily focus on antiviral therapy. With active treatment, the condition can usually be controlled quickly. If it is complicated by myocarditis or encephalitis, it may develop into a severe form. The general prognosis is good, so there is no need to worry. Based on the baby's condition, antiviral medication should be administered to the baby, which is effective for hand, foot, and mouth disease. It can also be combined with traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying.