Patient's question:
Four days ago, I had a fever, and it went down on the third day. Yesterday, blisters appeared on my hands, and the hospital said it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. How can suspected hand, foot, and mouth disease be confirmed?Doctor's answer:
According to clinical symptoms and signs, especially during large-scale prevalence, the typical arrangement of rashes in the oral and osseous regions. The diagnosis is not difficult if there are no complications, and the prognosis is generally good, with full recovery usually occurring within a week. The main treatment is symptomatic. Antiviral drugs and traditional Chinese herbal medicines for clearing heat and detoxifying can be taken, along with vitamins B and C for digestion. Children suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease should be taken to the doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is important to provide their children with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.