Question
My child has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, but there are no obvious rashes on the hands and feet; only oral rashes are present. What should I do?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common disease caused by viral infection, and patients should not worry too much about it. In the early stages of the disease, the hands and feet may not show any obvious symptoms. At this time, you can give your child antiviral medication for a few days. As long as there are no complications such as high fever or coughing, the course of the disease usually lasts about seven days. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can cause some damage to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up examination and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give your child some fruit juice to help with digestion and vitamin intake, prevent diarrhea, and wish for your child’s early recovery.