Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old this year, but recently he can't go to kindergarten anymore. The doctor is worried that he might get hand, foot, and mouth disease. I'm also sad and want to ask how hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a disease caused by viral infection. The incubation period is generally 3-7 days, with no obvious prodromal symptoms, and most patients develop symptoms suddenly. It primarily affects four parts of the body: hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. If the body temperature is below 38.5°C, timely use of antipyretic medications such as ibuprofen granules is recommended. The temperature is unlikely to exceed 38.5°C, mainly through physical cooling. If oral medication is not effective, intravenous fluids may be necessary for treatment.