Question
Recently, several children in a kindergarten have been infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, with some experiencing symptoms like persistent high fever and even coma, and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Parents are worried that if a child becomes unconscious due to hand, foot, and mouth disease with high fever, will they suffer from complications?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection and is often related to poor personal hygiene habits. Most cases have a good prognosis. However, hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis. In the case you described, the possibility of complications cannot be ruled out at this moment. Therefore, it is recommended to actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. At the same time, strengthen daily care for the child, pay attention to warmth, avoid catching a cold, and maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy and greasy foods.