Question
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness characterized by blisters on the hands, feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth, accompanied by pain. If there is peeling of the skin and pain, it may be related to hand, foot, and mouth disease. How should it be treated?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with main symptoms including blisters on the hands, feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth, along with pain. Since untreated cases can lead to complications such as viral myocarditis and viral encephalitis, active treatment is necessary. Treatment usually involves using antiviral medications such as antiviral oral solutions to shorten the course of the disease and prevent complications. Parents should take their children to see a doctor promptly, avoid self-medication, and provide them with adequate care and attention to aid in recovery.