Patient's question:
Are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease similar to tonsillitis? How can you distinguish between the two? What are the differences between hand, foot, and mouth disease and tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you take your child to a local children's hospital for a check-up. In recent times, there has been a higher incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease among children. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses, and it primarily affects children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial infection, and the two diseases are different. It is advised to undergo a comprehensive examination at the hospital and avoid making hasty conclusions at home, as this may delay treatment.