Patient's question:
A child with hand, foot, and mouth disease, accompanied by a high fever of 37 to 38 degrees, has blisters in the mouth and throat, red dots on the hands, and also on the feet. The child is currently four years old. How should we treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in children?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is possible that hand, foot, and mouth disease was caused by a viral infection. Please don't worry. It is recommended to let your baby drink more water and seek a thorough examination and treatment at the hospital's infectious disease department to help the baby recover as soon as possible. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children, so it is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is okay to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion and vitamin absorption, and can help prevent stomach problems. We hope the child can recover quickly!