Patient's question:
I noticed that my son's symptoms are very similar to those of hand, foot, and mouth disease. I'm worried that he might get this condition, but I've always thought that hand, foot, and mouth disease is something that only children get. Could a 12-year-old get hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Children around the age of 12 can contract hand, foot, and mouth disease when their immunity is relatively low. In such cases, it is advisable to take the child to the hospital promptly for relevant examinations. Based on the examination results, symptomatic treatment should be provided for the child. During daily routines, pay attention to promptly cleaning and washing the child's hands after school to maintain good hand hygiene. Enhance the child's nutrition by providing them with more vitamin-rich foods for better digestion.