Patient's question:
My child is one and a half years old this year. Yesterday, the child cried non-stop, couldn't eat, vomited, and had a fever. Blisters appeared on the oral mucosa and palms and soles of the hands. I took the child to the hospital for a check-up. What should I do about the hand, foot, and mouth disease in a one and a half-year-old baby?Doctor's answer:
If your baby is taken to the hospital for a check-up and diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, the condition may worsen due to the baby's young age. It is recommended that moms closely monitor any changes in the baby's condition. If the baby shows symptoms of mental disturbances or lethargy, it is important to take the baby to the hospital for treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease requires strict isolation and protection of the infant to prevent cross-infection. In the near future, avoid crowded places and maintain good oral hygiene. Do not eat cold or hot foods. Pay close attention to rest and avoid staying up late. Typically, recovery can be complete within about a week.