Patient's question:
The child just finished taking a bath and seems to be very afraid of water and reluctant to wash. After we finished washing him, we noticed that there were many red dots on his hands and feet compared to before. What could be the problem?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease causes painful vesicles ranging from rice grain to green bean size to appear on the oral cavity, pharynx, soft palate, buccal mucosa, tongue, and gums, surrounded by red halos. These vesicles rupture into small ulcers, often leading to drooling and refusal to eat due to pain. Most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease can be recovered with a good prognosis. It is recommended to wash the faces of infants and young children with soap or hand sanitizer before meals and after using the toilet or going outdoors. Infants and young children should not drink raw water or eat raw, cold food to prevent contact with infected individuals. If a child is troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must take them to seek immediate medical attention to prevent the use of small advertisements for medication. Proper medication is necessary, and parents should closely observe changes in their child's symptoms to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.