Question
If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, they often feel numbness in their hands and feet, reduced appetite, and difficulty eating. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is commonly caused by respiratory Coxsackie virus and enteric EV virus. If a child is infected, antiviral medications can be used for treatment, and appropriate vitamin supplementation can promote the healing of oral ulcers. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and avoid spicy or stimulating foods. It is important to wash hands frequently, especially before meals, to prevent the occurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease.