Patient's question:
4-year-old baby gets hand, foot, and mouth disease frequently and is admitted to the hospital for careful examination. The doctor prescribed something. I would like to ask if the blisters of hand, foot, and mouth disease will be very painful?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by various different enteroviruses. It primarily occurs in infants, especially children under the age of 4. The main symptoms include sore throat, rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and other parts of the body, sometimes accompanied by low fever. The rashes or blisters are surrounded by red, swollen, and painful areas, and after ulceration, they may ooze white or yellowish fluid. The skin blisters caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease should not be scratched to avoid leaving scars after ulceration, especially on the head and face. It is recommended to visit a disease prevention and control center for consultation, or take antiviral and anti-allergic medications orally. Please use these medications under the guidance of a doctor. Carefully observe the illness and return to the hospital for follow-up to ensure the baby's health.