Question
What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby has several large blisters on their feet and a similar condition on their hands, but no blisters in their mouth. Although May is the peak season for hand, foot, and mouth disease, this does not necessarily mean your baby definitely has the disease. It is recommended that you take your baby to a regular pediatric department for a detailed examination to determine if it is indeed hand, foot, and mouth disease. The treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease include: 1. Administering antiviral drugs to your baby, such as ribavirin. 2. Keeping the affected areas clean to prevent bacterial infection. 3. Using gold-thioglucose fish liver oil can help alleviate pain and promote faster healing of the lesions. 4. During fever, some traditional Chinese medicine can be used for clearing heat and detoxification; generally, it can heal spontaneously within 1 to 2 weeks. Preventive measures for hand, foot, and mouth disease include frequent hand washing, maintaining environmental hygiene, and avoiding contact with virus transmission routes.