Patient's question:
The child has small red blisters on the skin, mostly on the hands, and also in the mouth, not eating dinner much but drinking some milk. Bowel and bladder functions are normal, and rest is also normal. There has been no significant change in weight. This was noticed on the morning of the day before yesterday. The child had a cough a few days ago, and the previous treatment and its effectiveness: The day before yesterday, the child went to the children's hospital and was prescribed medication. After taking the medicine for a day, the child's mouth was sore and refused to eat. What should the child eat when feeling better? What should be paid attention to after recovery? What should be paid attention to now?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a group of diseases caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. This virus is very weak, and adults generally do not get sick, but they can carry the virus and transmit it to children. Your baby is currently not eating well, so try to give him foods that are easy to digest, such as milk, juice, soy milk, scrambled eggs, egg soup, meat soup, etc. Drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and boost your immunity. Actively treat the illness, wash hands frequently, and adults should not chew food for the baby. Do not rush to give the baby too much to eat now. Wait until the baby recovers before increasing their digestive and nutritional intake.