Patient's question:
Child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is said that this disease requires many dietary restrictions, so I would like to consult about whether one can eat foods that are considered "fā wù" (trigger foods) with this condition?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can occur again in all seasons, especially in summer and autumn. If a child gets sick in summer, it is prone to recurrence of dehydration and electrolyte disorders, requiring appropriate digestion of fluids and nutrients. The light diet for hand, foot, and mouth disease mainly consists of carbohydrates and plant fibers, i.e., low-fat, low-sugar, and low-oil foods, and can consume many low-salt foods."Food triggers" refer to nutrients or stimulating foods that are particularly sensitive to certain diseases or help alleviate them. Eggs are considered a food trigger, but people with severe allergic constitutions or those suffering from certain diseases should not eat them. Generally, eggs do not exhibit significant triggering effects.
According to your description, if the child is not allergic to eggs, they can be consumed appropriately during the illness period.