Question
My child accidentally caught hand, foot, and mouth disease, and there are blisters in their mouth. I want to know how many days of medicine should be taken?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically has a good prognosis without complications, with most patients recovering within a week. The main treatment approach is to target symptoms. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a check-up before beginning treatment. During the illness, it is important to enhance the child’s care and maintain good oral hygiene. Use physiological saline solution or warm water for gargling. If the condition is severe, it is still advisable to seek medical treatment under a doctor’s guidance.