Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is terrifying. The speed of its spread and transmission is particularly fast. I want to know how to prevent the occurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Can I take any traditional Chinese medicine for it?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious skin and mucous membrane disease caused by the Coxsackie A16 virus. It is a herpes-like illness that primarily affects the skin of the hands and feet and the oral mucosa. The disease can be cured within 1-2 weeks. Some children may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. The diagnosis of this disease is relatively easy, but it should be differentiated from other herpes-like conditions such as herpangina, herpetic stomatitis, and erythema multiforme. Patients with secondary infections may be prescribed antibiotics. At the same time, patients should be appropriately isolated and temporarily avoid school or kindergarten to reduce the possibility of disease spread.