Patient's question:
A few days ago, I noticed that my baby had developed pimples on his hands, so I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said there was no major issue and prescribed many medications before we went home directly. Now, my baby doesn’t have a fever, isn’t coughing, and is in good spirits. The weather has been very good these days. I’d like to take him out for a walk to breathe fresh air. Can a child with hand, foot, and mouth disease go out to play?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and other parts of the body. From the onset of the disease, children may experience symptoms such as dry cough, pain, sore throat, drooling, and fever. A day or two later, red spots may appear on the child's hands, feet, and mouth, which gradually expand into sores. When they burst, they form pus, often interfering with the child's ability to drink milk and defecate. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be prevented. Educate children to wash their faces before meals and after defecation; do not drink raw water or eat extremely cold food; boil and sterilize children's toys, towels, cups, etc. Pay attention to personal hygiene; keep the room well-ventilated. Wash clothes and bedding frequently, and carry out sterilization in the room regularly.