Question
My child got mouth disease on October 20th, and it was discovered to be on the mouth and feet. Last night, November 13th, I found several small blisters in the mouth, and a few on the hands as well. I want to know if recurrence is scarier and whether it might be worse than the last time. How should it be treated?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a highly infectious disease that primarily affects children under 5 years old. Children with HFMD may experience ulcers, loss of appetite, low fever, and ulcers on the hands, feet, and mouth. Typically, most affected children can recover within a week. However, a few may develop complications such as myocarditis and pulmonary edema, which can severely impact a child’s health and even lead to death. Many parents worry about their child experiencing recurrence after being diagnosed with HFMD. To completely cure HFMD and prevent recurrence, families need to do well in treatment and maintaining the child’s health while providing sufficient nutrition to enhance their immunity. This can effectively prevent the child from getting HFMD again.