Patient's question:
My daughter has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease, and she has been receiving treatment recently. How severe is hand, foot, and mouth disease in infants?Doctor's answer:
Having hand, foot, and mouth disease doesn't require excessive worry, as it is a common and prevalent illness. In most cases, symptomatic treatment is sufficient. It is caused by a viral infection, and the main treatment principle is antiviral therapy. At the same time, the rash should be treated symptomatically. If there is itching, it's important to avoid scratching. A local application of calamine lotion can help relieve the itching symptoms. In daily life, it's advisable to maintain a light diet, consume more fruits and vegetables, engage in moderate exercise, and boost immunity.