Patient's question:
The child is almost four years old and has hand, foot, and mouth disease. They haven't been feverish and have been taking medicine for several days. Today is the sixth day, and the sores on their body have already healed, except for a few on their feet. The child is in good spirits. How can we treat hand, foot, and mouth disease effectively?Doctor's answer:
Simply based on your description, it is likely that your child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. This is a contagious illness, but it can be prevented. If there are no symptoms for now, it is important to closely monitor the situation, as it may improve on its own. Encourage your child to eat more vegetables and drink plenty of water. Avoid close contact with others. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be quite harmful to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can provide your child with enough care and attention, paying close attention to their diet. We hope your child can recover as soon as possible!