Patient's question:
The baby started showing signs of low fever around the 10th. The mental state is still quite good. There is a lot of sweating during sleep at night. On the 13th, ulcers were found in the mouth, and at the same time, blisters were found on the hands and feet. The hospital confirmed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. What aspects should we pay attention to recently?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness among infants and young children.1. Acute onset with fever;
2. Blisters scattered on the oral mucosa, rice grain-sized, and causing significant pain;
3. Rice-sized blisters appearing on the palms or soles, occasionally affecting the buttocks or knees;
4. Some children may also have symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Treatment suggestions:
1. Seek medical attention immediately for diagnosis and treatment, and take medication as prescribed by the doctor while resting in bed.
2. Pay attention to oral and skin hygiene. Clean the mouth with physiological saline daily, and take care of the patient to prevent skin blisters from turning into scratches and avoid squeezing them to prevent infection.