Patient's question:
My child is nine years old and was infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease at school. After being hospitalized and treated, they have fully recovered. However, a few days later, I noticed that their nails have started to peel, which is severely affecting their normal life. Their fingertips are very painful. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
If a child contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, post-treatment care is also very important. If the care is appropriate, the child will never experience recurring sequelae. Pay close attention to how the child develops low-grade and high-grade fevers, and encourage them to drink more water. If the body temperature drops below the normal range, take fever-reducing medication under the guidance of a doctor to prevent the virus from spreading to other parts of the body. Maintain oral hygiene to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Use warm water to rinse the mouth after each meal. If there are ulcers in the mouth, apply penicillin and cod liver oil to reduce pain and promote early healing.