Question
A five-year-old child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. Can they eat rice, noodles, wheat flour, oats, and oatmeal?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. After onset, it is important to use antiviral medications for treatment and adhere to a diet of light and easily digestible foods, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. The aforementioned noodles are safe to eat. If a child is infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor, avoid self-medication, and provide the child with care and attention to help them recover promptly.