Patient's question:
My son hasn't been eating well these past couple of days. He doesn't want to eat anything. The doctor said he has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and he's also been running a slight fever recently. I don't know how to solve this. What should I do if my baby gets hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious illness among children. When symptoms appear, it is important to first distinguish between hand, foot, and mouth disease and oral ulcers to confirm the diagnosis. Once hand, foot, and mouth disease is confirmed, the patient should be isolated. Next, ensure good air circulation in the room by regularly opening windows to exchange air and disinfect the indoor environment. The patient should rest in bed for the first week.Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease typically have low or moderate fever, which does not require special treatment. Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medication can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.