Patient's question:
My child discovered three red spots on his tongue and two on his hands today, but there are none on his feet. He has been waking up frequently at night for three days straight. He previously had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Could he get it again?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a special infection caused by a virus. Its main characteristics are vesicular rashes on the mouth, hands, feet, knees, and buttocks. Most children become irritable, lose their appetite, and develop a fever. Typical symptoms will naturally disappear within a week, and there is no specific medication that can alter the course of the disease. Children who have had HFMD once may be reinfected in the future. Pay attention to hygiene in daily life.