Patient's question:
The child next door got hand, foot, and mouth disease a few days ago, so I went to visit. Seeing the child covered in sores, I felt very sorry for them and asked why they didn't go to the hospital for treatment. The child's grandmother said there was no need to go to the hospital, as this was just a stomach issue and would heal on its own in a couple of days. I just wanted to ask if hand, foot, and mouth disease can heal on its own.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection. This illness can be self-limiting in some patients. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be classified into mild cases, which manifest as rashes, or severe cases, especially those accompanied by fever, poor mental state, and recurrence of neurological symptoms, or symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, convulsions, brain herniation, cold sweat, and poor peripheral circulation. Immediate hospital screening is required.