Question

My 1-year-old child has hand, foot, and mouth disease with pustules on the bottom. The fever subsided on the third day, and there are no fever symptoms now. However, the child is restless, and the pustules have started to appear on the hands, feet, and bottom. The child doesn’t want to eat. I have already found the pustules for three days and have been taking medication for three days. How should I treat it?

Answer

It is recommended to have a blood test or a nasal pharyngeal swab test at a regular hospital for diagnosis. Generally, hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is treated with antiviral therapy. It is suggested to start treatment as soon as possible under a doctor’s guidance and to pay attention to the child’s hygiene by washing hands frequently.