Patient's question:
My child's kindergarten has recently had many children infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, including my child. Since this morning, they have had a high fever that won't go down and are now in a comatose state. They are currently being treated in the hospital. Will my child have any long-term effects from the high fever and coma caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and is primarily related to poor hygiene. Most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease have a good prognosis. The main complications of hand, foot, and mouth disease are pneumonia and encephalitis. Regarding the situation you mentioned, it cannot be ruled out at this time. Therefore, it is necessary to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. In daily life, enhance the care of the child, pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold, maintain a light diet, and do not eat spicy or greasy foods.