Patient's question:
The child has hand, foot, and mouth disease with sores in the mouth, not eating, and a few red dots on the feet. A blood test was done, and the doctor said it was mild. They took medicine for three days, and by the third day, they started eating dinner and said it didn't hurt anymore. But on the third day, they started coughing slightly. Tonight, on the third day, they coughed up phlegm while sleeping. They ate popsicles and fruits during this time, and it's unclear if it was because they got cold or related to the hand, foot, and mouth disease. How can one know if the hand, foot, and mouth disease has fully recovered?Doctor's answer:
Mild hand, foot, and mouth disease does not require hospitalization. Treatment can be done at home with isolation. Follow the doctor's advice on medication. For children being treated at home for hand, foot, and mouth disease, a liquid diet should be the foundation, and avoid raw and cold foods. Pay close attention to the child, follow the doctor's advice, take medication, and seek follow-up care if discomfort occurs. 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. It is fine to give the child some juice daily, which is beneficial for digestion, vitamins, and preventing stomach problems. We hope the child can recover quickly!