Patient's question:
My son is 4 years and 5 months old. On April 16th, I noticed red spots on both palms of his hands, and it was confirmed that he had hand, foot, and mouth disease. That same day, I gave him antiviral oral liquid and vitamin C. That night, he had a fever, but it subsided after about an hour, and he hasn't had a fever since. He also had mouth sores and pain, but by around April 19th, the sores in his mouth had healed. So far, everything has been fine. His appetite and spirits are the same as if he hadn't been sick at all. But why are the spots on his palms still so obvious and won't fade? His spirits and appetite are the same as if he hadn't been sick, but the spots on his palms still won't fade. Hello, could you please explain why this is happening?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness among infants and children. Treatment suggestions:1. Seek medical attention at a hospital, take medication as prescribed by the doctor, and rest in bed.
2. If necessary, oral traditional Chinese medicines such as Xiao'er Yanbian Chongji, Qingkailin oral liquid, and Banlangen Chongji can be taken.
3. Apply or montmorillonite powder to the affected areas of the mouth.
4. Pay attention to oral and skin hygiene. Clean the mouth with physiological saline daily, and monitor the patient to prevent them from scratching the skin blisters, which could lead to rupture and infection.