Patient's question:
The child recently said their mouth hurts a lot. Upon checking, they have blisters. The doctor said they have hand, foot, and mouth disease. I'm asking what are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enterovirus transmission, and it is more common in children under three years old. The clinical symptoms are characterized by recurrent rashes on the buttocks, legs, and arms, as well as oral herpes, with some children experiencing itching. The most prominent symptom is oral herpes, which is quite painful and itchy. During the high-risk season for hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is essential to be vigilant about whether it is hand, foot, and mouth disease. Because some cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease may only manifest as herpetic pharyngitis without rashes on the buttocks, legs, and arms. The primary treatment is antiviral therapy. For herpes on the buttocks and perianal areas, calamine lotion can be used in conjunction with acyclovir ointment. Parents should closely monitor the progression of the condition at all times.