Question
The child has mouth ulcers, no red rashes on hands and feet, and no fever. How can you diagnose the child with hand, foot, and mouth disease? What treatment methods are available? The child doesn’t like to take medicine. Do you have any good treatment methods that can help?
Answer
Based on your description, if the child has mouth ulcers but no fever or red rashes on the hands and feet, it may not be hand, foot, and mouth disease but rather herpetic stomatitis. This condition is usually caused by a viral infection and is a common illness in infants. It is recommended to treat with oral or topical antiviral medications, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy foods. If the child dislikes taking medicine, other methods such as applying ointments or using droplets can be tried. Family members should take the child to the doctor in a timely manner to avoid delaying the illness.