Question
I am 16 years old and I suspect I have hand, foot, and mouth disease because my symptoms are very similar to the early symptoms of the disease. I am not going to school now and am in isolation at home for treatment. My parents don’t know how to take me for treatment yet. I would like to ask, how should I treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is mainly transmitted through airborne droplets and contact. It is also more common in people with weakened immune systems, primarily affecting children. If you experience fever and rashes on your hands, feet, and mouth, it is likely to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. First and foremost, make sure to isolate yourself. If the condition is mild, you can be isolated at home. It is essential to drink plenty of water, get adequate rest, use physical cooling(cooling) methods if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and take oral antiviral granules. Pay attention to the care of the rashes. Generally, isolation can be lifted after about a week.