Question
My child is 3.5 years old and this is their first bout of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It’s been four days now, and the fever has subsided, but there are sores in their mouth and red spots on their body. Why does my child keep waking up at night during this condition?
Answer
Based on the information you’ve provided, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by several types of enteroviruses, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. Given your child’s situation, I suggest you pay attention to their hygiene, encourage frequent hand washing, avoid eating fried, puffed, or spicy foods, and consider taking them to the hospital for a thorough examination if necessary to clarify the diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be harmful to children, so once parents notice any symptoms in their child, they should take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis promptly. At the same time, pay close attention to the child’s care issues and suggest appropriate dieting with less spicy food intake. It is hoped that the child can receive effective treatment and recover!