Patient's question:
Four days ago, I started experiencing mouth pain, red spots on my hands and feet, and no fever. Two days later, I started getting a fever. Yesterday, I went to the hospital and received an IV drip to lower the fever, but this afternoon, it started again. How serious is this? How can I protect myself?Doctor's answer:
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Prevention1. Items such as industrially contaminated daily necessities and utensils should be sterilized. Patient feces and excrement should be soaked in a 3% bleaching powder clarification liquid. Clothing should be exposed to sunlight, and indoor ventilation should be maintained at all times.
2. During outbreaks, ensure good environmental and food hygiene, as well as personal hygiene.
3. Wash your face before meals and after using the restroom to prevent illness from entering through the mouth.
4. Parents should try to minimize their children's visits to crowded public places to reduce the chance of infection. If suspected symptoms are detected, isolate and seek timely treatment.
5. Pay attention to infants' and young children's nutrition, rest, and avoid excessive sun exposure to prevent overexhaustion.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease has a significant impact on children. It is recommended that parents take their children to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment and seek medical guidance for proper care.