Patient's question:
Baby hasn't been feeling well these days and doesn't like to eat dinner, always feeling drowsy and worried. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common illness among infants and young children. The symptoms and characteristics include:1. Acute recurrence with fever;
2. Painful, rice-grain-sized blisters on the oral mucosa;
3. Rice-grain-sized blisters on the palms or soles, occasionally extending to the buttocks or knees;
4. Less fluid in the blisters. Some children may also experience cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or headache.
If symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor’s instructions for rest and bed rest. Mild cases with general symptoms typically improve naturally within about a week. A face-to-face consultation at the hospital is recommended for further confirmation.
If the child is in good spirits, has no drooling, and shows no other discomfort, the condition is likely not severe. It is advised to drink plenty of fluids, maintain good hand hygiene, and follow a light diet.