Patient's question:
These past few days, blisters have appeared on my child's hands and legs. At first, I thought it was a heat-related issue and gave him Banlangen, but recently I heard that some children in his kindergarten have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. Now I'm wondering if my child might have been infected. He doesn't have a fever, and there are no blisters in his mouth—is this hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
If the infant has a clear history of exposure. And if the baby has rashes on their hands and feet, then hand, foot, and mouth disease should be considered. It is not necessary for the baby to have a fever, and it is not necessary for there to be blisters in the mouth. It is also essential to isolate the infant and maintain good hand hygiene. The infant must be given plenty of fluids and can take oral antiviral medication. It is also important to care for the rashes to avoid scratching and infection. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and try to avoid spicy foods, such as fish and shrimp. The general treatment process typically lasts about a week.