Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, my baby got hand, foot, and mouth disease last week and was treated in the hospital for some days. He was discharged on Friday and has only been three days since then, but his hand, foot, and mouth disease has flared up again. I want to ask, what should I do now that my baby's hand, foot, and mouth disease was discharged on Friday but has flared up again today?Doctor's answer:
After hand, foot, and mouth disease is cured, it is generally extremely unlikely to recur. It may be possible to contract other enteroviruses, as there are nearly 30 types of enteroviruses that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the baby only develops a rash without fever, these symptoms can be monitored and treated at home using some heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicine, along with medications to promote skin and mucous membrane repair. If persistent high fever or symptoms such as jerky movements, convulsions, or poor appear, it is necessary to seek medical treatment again.