Patient's question:
Recently, my son's school had some children contract hand, foot, and mouth disease. I initially thought it wouldn't be so bad, that they wouldn't get infected, but turns out they really did. It's truly contagious. Now, I don't know what to do. Could you please tell me how doctors treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by a viral infection. It is generally more common in children under the age of five. After contracting hand, foot, and mouth disease, symptoms such as fever and blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth may reappear. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can vary in severity. If you contract the disease, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and undergo a thorough examination. Under the guidance of a doctor, appropriate treatment should be provided to stabilize the child's symptoms as quickly as possible.