Patient's question:
Now some children are getting hand, foot, and mouth disease. A few weeks ago, two children at my daughter's kindergarten got it. It's said that the infection spreads easily. After that, I didn't dare to send my daughter to school anymore. Recently, I noticed a blister on my daughter's mouth. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the methods for diagnosing hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious infectious disease caused by a viral infection, typically characterized by fever, blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and mouth ulcers. If there are no other symptoms, it should not be a major issue. The child can still eat and drink and may also take vitamins. If there is a fever, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. First, the cause should be identified through examination, and treatment can be provided based on the results of the check-up.