Patient's question:
The child is now in primary school and has been biting his fingers. I have told him many times, but he doesn't listen. Recently, I noticed that his lips are very red and there are many blisters inside his mouth. He says it hurts when he talks. It's spring now, and I'm afraid it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease generally manifests with symptoms on the hands, feet, and mouth, accompanied by red sores in the mouth similar to oral ulcers. When ulcers reappear, they can be extremely painful. If fever occurs along with encephalitis, it is not easy to recover on its own, and hospitalization treatment is required, with a hospital stay lasting around one to two weeks. Therefore, if a baby contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must take it seriously to avoid missing the opportunity to alleviate the condition.