Patient's question:
Our child is still comparing sizes, and recently, for some unknown reason, they contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. At that time, there were also some symptoms of encephalitis. Although they received timely treatment, I am still worried about potential. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease-induced encephalitis cause?Doctor's answer:
Most cases have mild symptoms, primarilyfever in areas such as the hands, feet, and mouth. In most cases without complications, most children with hand, foot, and mouth disease can recover within a week. The treatment principle is mainly symptomatic treatment, taking antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to secondary neuron diseases such as myocarditis, encephalitis, and meningitis, and should be re-examined in a timely manner. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause post-encephalitis sequelae, such as leg weakness and inability to walk. Sequelae require early rehabilitation training, which can help children further recover. If hand, foot, and mouth disease reappears with central nervous system damage, the prognosis should be evaluated based on the severity of the symptoms. Most children, if treated in a timely manner, will have some severe patients with residual central nervous system sequelae, such as limb motor disorders.