Question
An 18-year-old adolescent has been experiencing coughing symptoms and has developed several small blisters on the palm of his hands and fingers. The cough has persisted for several days, and the blisters on his hands were just discovered. He has previously received cough medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, and Platycodon grandiflorus treatment at a community clinic. Is this condition a sign of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? How should it be effectively treated?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which is a global infectious disease. Most cases are mild with symptoms primarily manifested as fever and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and oral cavity. Most patients recover. For the current situation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination to avoid delaying the condition. Wishing the patient and family good health. If the child is diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, parents should take their child for medical treatment promptly, avoid treatment errors, and actively cooperate with symptomatic treatment. Parents should also closely monitor their child’s condition.