Patient's question:
Hello everyone. April and May are peak seasons for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Now that I have a child, I'm very upset about this disease. I don't understand it very well, so here I'd like to ask what are the initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
The initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease may not be typical. It can involve the recurrence of blisters on the palms, soles, and throat (pharyngeal arches). Symptoms such as drooling, decreased appetite, or high fever may also appear. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention and observe carefully. Additionally, since the virus causing hand, foot, and mouth disease is a gastrointestinal virus, personal hygiene should be maintained to prevent contact with infected individuals and avoid cross-infection.