Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is 7 years old. Recently, he has been constantly biting his fingers, and I wonder if this is the so-called hand, foot, and mouth disease. I am sure you can tell me if my baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease and how to treat it. I will never let him have any rejection behavior. I am really very worried.Doctor's answer:
Your son is seven years old and has recently been biting his fingers a lot. This is not hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is characterized by ulcers in the mouth and red spots on the palms and soles of the feet. Your son's habit of biting his fingers suggests it may be due to a lack of calcium, zinc, or iron. It is recommended that you give him an appropriate amount of calcium, iron, and zinc supplements. Pay attention to his diet, drink more plain water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of fried foods. Pay attention to hygiene, use soap and water to wash your child's hands and feet every day, maintain a regular schedule, and ensure sufficient deep sleep.