Patient's question:
I noticed that my son has developed many small red spots on his hands and legs again these past few days, and he also has a fever. I quickly took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said he has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and the condition is not particularly severe. Could you please advise on what to do now that my son has hand, foot, and mouth disease? Should we isolate him?Doctor's answer:
You can take many medications specifically designed to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease. Currently, hand, foot, and mouth disease tends to occur more frequently in infants and young children, so it is essential to pay close attention. Always wash your face after playing, and make sure to wash fruits thoroughly before eating to prevent the recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If you have hand, foot, and mouth disease, you must avoid eating certain foods. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is highly contagious, so try to avoid crowded places as much as possible.