Question
Recently, due to high work stress, irregular diet, and frequent staying up late, I have developed symptoms of heat in the body. I have sores around my mouth and a painful tongue. The pain worsens when speaking, and medication has not been effective. Is an oral ulcer a sign of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Oral ulcers can have various causes and are not solely associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease include oral ulcers along with other symptoms such as fever. It is recommended to first take the child to the pediatric department of the hospital for a check-up. If it is simply an oral ulcer, there is no need to worry excessively; appropriate care such as using mouthwash can be provided to the child.