Patient's question:
The child has been having recurrent fever these past few days. The fever subsides quickly after taking medicine, and there are symptoms of a cold. However, there are many rashes on the hands, each one protruding from the skin surface. The rashes have white, oval-shaped blisters in the center, but they don't hurt when touched. The doctor said it's hand, foot, and mouth disease and that immediate treatment is needed. How is hand, foot, and mouth disease treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally an infectious disease caused by intestinal bacteria. It is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses and often occurs in children under the age of 5, manifesting as mouth pain, loss of appetite, low fever, and small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Before meals and after using the toilet, as well as after going outdoors, children should be with soap or hand sanitizer, and avoid drinking raw water. Pay attention to maintaining a clean home environment, ensuring the living space is frequently ventilated and clothes and bedding are regularly sunned. The child's room should be opened for ventilation at intervals to keep the air fresh and supplied, with a suitable temperature. Families with the means can use to disinfect the air daily. Reduce the number of people entering and leaving the child's room, strictly prohibit smoking to prevent the air from becoming dirty and to avoid secondary infections.