Patient's question:
Medical history: No high fever (37.5°C). What kind of help is needed: What are the early symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which can occur in all four seasons. It generally increases in March and reaches its peak in May and June. It is more common in infants and young children under the age of 5, with an incubation period of 2 to 7 days. Most patients have mild symptoms, primarily characterized by fever and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Severe cases may develop complications such as aseptic meningitis, respiratory infections, pulmonary edema, and myocarditis. If symptoms such as fever and rashes reappear, it is important to seek follow-up medical attention. Children affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease require prompt medical care, and parents must take them to the hospital for treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate their symptoms.