Patient's question:
My little niece has been experiencing poor appetite recently, some low-grade fever, irritability, and frequent crying. I noticed some small blister-like things on her palms and toes. She also says her throat feels a bit painful, and she suspects it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. I would like to ask, what are the peak months for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection, typically peaking during the transition from autumn to winter or in the spring. The clinical manifestations of this disease usually begin with fever, which is difficult to subside. Even after taking oral antipyretic and analgesic drugs, the fever often returns. Subsequently, red, blister-like lesions may appear on the baby's mouth, hands, and soles of the feet. In terms of treatment, it is generally based on oral antiviral medications.