Patient's question:
The baby is eleven months old and has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. They have been given medicine for four days. The first two days showed no adverse reactions, but on the third day, they vomited three times and had two bowel movements. The fourth day was similar. By the fifth day, they stopped vomiting but had diarrhea, with four bowel movements in the morning. The stool was watery, resembling yellow scrambled egg soup. How is hand, foot, and mouth disease caused?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious illness caused by a viral infection, characterized by the recurrence of blisters on the palms, soles, and mouth of the child. The current condition of the child does not rule out the possibility of viral diarrhea. It is recommended that you first pay attention to the child's diet, and also monitor the amount of urine, mental state, etc., to prevent dehydration. You can have the child's stool tested for a routine examination and occult blood. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is advised that the family take the child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is acceptable to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion, vitamins, and preventing stomach upsets. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!