What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Children?

Question

During this season, children are considered most susceptible to hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, understanding of this disease is not widespread. So, what exactly is hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily related to poor personal hygiene habits. Common symptoms include blisters on the mouth, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and buttocks, accompanied by fever, coughing, and runny nose. This disease is often caused by viral infections, so the primary task is to enhance children’s hygiene management, encourage frequent hand washing, and avoid taking children to crowded places. At the same time, it is important to encourage children to drink adequate amounts of water, keep warm, avoid catching a cold, and maintain a balanced diet while avoiding excessive snacking.