Patient's question:
My son currently has hand, foot, and mouth disease. Then he often feels numbness in his hands and feet, and it's also very difficult to get him to eat a whole bowl of food. Loss of appetite. What advice do you have for the doctor? What should be done if a child gets hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is mainly caused by infections with Coxsackie virus from the upper respiratory tract and enterovirus EV from the intestines. If a baby is infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, antiviral medications can be used for treatment. It's important to supplement with appropriate vitamins, which helps in the recovery of oral ulcers. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding spicy or irritating foods are also necessary. Regular handwashing, especially before meals, can help prevent the occurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease.