Patient's question:
My daughter has been experiencing intense itching in her hands and feet for the past few days, and then she developed many large red spots. When she went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said she had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Could you please tell me how to treat my daughter's hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by a virus of the intestine, specifically the Coxsackie virus. It is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route or respiratory droplets. The first step is to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the disease. Next, fever reduction is necessary. After the fever subsides, allow the blisters to form scabs. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat light and avoid spicy foods. For more severe cases, antiviral medications can be taken to undergo antiviral treatment.