Patient's question:
The baby has been running a fever for these few days. Besides mouth ulcers, many blisters have also appeared on the hands. At the same time, there are symptoms of dry vomiting. The doctor said this is a severe case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hello, what harm can this disease cause to the child?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by intestinal viruses. In the early stages, it has symptoms similar to a cold, such as runny nose, hiccups, cough with phlegm, sore throat, and fever. Some children may also experience cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, dry vomiting, and headaches. Generally, it is mild and will not affect life safety. However, if a baby develops severe hand, foot, and mouth disease, this situation may be life-threatening. Severe hand, foot, and mouth disease may lead to critical conditions, so it requires immediate and dedicated treatment. Symptomatic treatment is aimed at reducing fever, headaches, and pain caused by oral ulcers. It is also important to pay attention to dietary hygiene, as hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads through air and saliva, to prevent severe transmission.