Causes and Treatment Methods of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

A child aged one year and ten months has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. On the fourth day, the white blisters on the child’s hands fade at night and in the morning but reappear in the afternoon. What are the causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

The changes in the rash of hand, foot, and mouth disease are a normal phenomenon. As long as no new rashes appear, it indicates that the condition is stable and improving. The disappearance of existing rashes typically takes 3 to 4 days. The fluid inside the blisters changes with the body’s fluids; at night and in the morning, when the body’s fluids are relatively insufficient, the fluid decreases. When the fluids are sufficient, the fluid increases, which is the bulging phenomenon you observed. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on a child’s health. Once parents notice their child showing related symptoms, they should immediately take the child to a regular hospital for a consultation and pay attention to their daily care. It is recommended to have appropriate diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods in order to effectively treat the child and promote recovery.