Patient's question:
My niece has hand, foot, and mouth disease. She got it a week ago. Many rashes appeared on her hands and feet, especially inside her mouth where the rashes have developed into ulcers. The child is in pain and feels uncomfortable. Now that she has been treated for a week, her pain has lessened. How do you know when hand, foot, and mouth disease is healed?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is highly contagious, and the condition also requires isolation treatment. The treatment typically takes about 7-10 days to heal and is related to viral infections. It is necessary to persist in taking antiviral medications and take oral antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. In severe cases, intravenous anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment may be required, usually lasting about a week. Daily skin hygiene should be paid attention to, and it is necessary to drink more warm water. Avoid consuming irritating foods.