Patient's question:
My baby has developed a lot of bumps on her hands and mouth these past two days. I think she might have hand, foot, and mouth disease because there have been many cases of it recently. I'm very worried that she might have been infected with the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are the specific symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Baby hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily manifests as red small blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. Some babies may also experience fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, or hiccups. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the baby drinks plenty of water and consumes fresh fruits and vegetables. Fish, shrimp, spicy, and other irritating foods should be avoided as much as possible. It is crucial to maintain isolation and practice good hand hygiene, sterilization. The baby's clothes and toys must be thoroughly sterilized. At the same time, attention should be paid to the care of the rash to prevent scratching, transmission, and the formation of scars. The general course of treatment is about one week. Antibiotics should not be used indiscriminately.