Patient's question:
Red spots on the tongue, like herpes, were just noticed today. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease? What should be paid attention to now? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by several types of enteroviruses, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. It often manifests as small, grayish-white vesicles or red papules, ranging in size from rice grains to green beans, with surrounding redness, appearing on the inner cheeks, tongue, soft palate, hard palate, inner lips, palms, soles, elbows, knees, buttocks, and perineum. It is recommended that you take your child to a children's hospital for examination. After diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered.If your child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must take them to a doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is essential to closely monitor the child's condition and provide as much support as possible to ensure timely treatment for the disease.