Patient's question:
My son is five and a half years old. The day before yesterday, I noticed small blisters on his hands, and his throat was also red. We quickly went to the children's hospital. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease, which scared me. The doctor said there were no blisters on his buttocks or feet, and he was in good spirits, so we just picked up the medicine and went home. But I was still at the kindergarten when it closed, so I didn't have time to stay with him. Tonight, he said, "Mom, when do I go back to kindergarten? There's no one to play with me at home."Could you please ask the doctor how to treat it if they are sure it is hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, so it's best to stay away from other children as it is quite contagious. If this situation occurs again in the future, follow the doctor's guidance and take medication actively. After the medication is stopped, go for a follow-up check-up. If it's gone, the child can return to the kindergarten normally. The child has been affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, so the mother must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it's important to promptly monitor the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.