Patient's question:
My child has been feeling unwell recently and has been crying. After a thorough examination, it was found to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. The baby wants to drink milk. Can children with hand, foot, and mouth disease drink milk?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is nothing to prevent, and milk can be consumed. Although hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is not a serious illness, the incubation period for mild cases is usually 3 to 4 days and can heal on its own. However, it spreads easily. Oral blisters can lead to ulcers and pain, which can interfere with a child's appetite. If not treated promptly, it may lead to secondary complications such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and myocarditis, posing harm to vital organs. Children should rest in bed for a week and drink warm water. Children with fever, oral blisters, and poor appetite should have a light, tasty, and easily digestible diet. Oral ulcers can be managed by consuming many liquid foods. Avoid cold and other irritating foods.