Question
I’ve been hearing a lot about what to pay attention to with hand, foot, and mouth disease lately. I’m not quite clear on what it’s about, but this disease has been making quite the buzz lately; it’s almost everyone is on edge. Is this disease really that severe? What causes it, and what should be paid attention to with hand, foot, and mouth disease? Can someone tell me?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is mainly caused by enterovirus infections and typically presents with blisters on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and inside the mouth. Some children may also experience feverish symptoms. It is recommended to visit a local hospital’s pediatric department for diagnosis and to use antiviral medications under the doctor’s guidance for treatment. It’s also advisable to give children more cooling and detoxifying foods, such as seaweed mung bean soup. The child’s resting environment should be well-ventilated.