Patient's question:
I have a few red bumps in my mouth and have been hospitalized and taking medication. Is hand, foot, and mouth disease serious? If it's not serious, can it be treated at the children's hospital?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in summer and usually involves fever. In severe cases, it can lead to secondary neuron encephalitis. If hand, foot, and mouth disease does not cause fever but only presents with blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, careful observation is necessary. If a child repeatedly develops fever, becomes easily startled, or experiences limb tremors, hospitalization is required.Since hand, foot, and mouth disease can affect children, family members must take them to the hospital immediately for treatment to prevent symptom relief through blind medication. For parents, it is essential to closely monitor changes in their child's symptoms and provide timely medical care to help them recover.