Patient's question:
My daughter is five years old. She is currently in the senior kindergarten class. The kindergarten is nearby my home. Recently, some children in her class have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. My daughter has been feeling a bit like she has a cold lately, and I think she might have hand, foot, and mouth disease. What should I do if a child gets hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
For the condition of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children, it is necessary to promptly go to a regular hospital's pediatric department for thorough examinations such as blood tests to diagnose it. If the child has this disease, it is generally caused by a viral infection and requires the use of some antiviral medications, in addition to symptomatic drugs for treatment. This viral infection may lead to repeated fever in the baby, so it is important to carefully monitor temperature changes. Pay attention to drinking more water, eating a light diet, and avoiding greasy, spicy, and seafood. Make sure not to eat these foods.