Question
Doctor, my son has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease and has been taking medication for two days, but blisters are still appearing. Is this a normal phenomenon? Should we wait for the blisters to completely drain out, or is there another way to handle it?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses and is associated with poor hygiene, diarrhea, and infection. It is recommended to visit a pediatrician for a follow-up examination and receive antiviral treatment and symptomatic fluid replacement therapy. Good personal hygiene should be maintained until the sores have completely crusted over to avoid secondary infection. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children’s health, so it is advisable for parents to take their children to a specialized hospital for consultation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give your child juice to supplement vitamins, prevent diarrhea, and hope for an early recovery.