Patient's question:
My nephew has had some oral ulcers since last week and has been complaining of a sore throat. After taking medicine for a week, it hasn't improved. Yesterday, my sister-in-law noticed that small blisters had reappeared on her child's hands, and she suspected it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. How can my nephew's symptoms be diagnosed as hand, foot, and mouth disease, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms your child is experiencing are likely to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. It would be better to take your child to a local reputable hospital's infectious disease department for a detailed and thorough examination and diagnosis. It may be necessary to have a blood test. If the diagnosis is hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to isolate the child to prevent contact with other children, as this can lead to cross-infection. The infection rate in this situation is very high, and personal hygiene for the child should also be paid attention to. It is not very serious and does not require special treatment. It will naturally recover in about 7 to 15 days.