Patient's question:
The child has developed hand, foot, and mouth disease. They have a fever and aren't eating anything. Do you need to take medicine for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. First, it is highly contagious, so isolation is necessary, especially avoiding contact with other young children at home. Adults are generally less affected. Its typical symptoms include blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In severe cases, it can lead to serious symptoms in the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems, requiring hospital treatment. If only blisters appear without other obvious discomfort, rest at home is sufficient.