Causes and Treatment of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

What causes hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. The blisters on the hands of young children contain neutrophil and eosinophil fragments, with intercellular and intracellular edema in the surrounding epithelium. Below the blistered skin, there is a mixed infection of various white blood cells in the dermis, which is a major cause of blisters on the hands and feet in children. Mild cases do not require hospitalization and can be treated and rested at home to prevent cross-infection. Personally, considering that the child is only 17 months old and their digestive system is not yet mature, I recommend against oral medication treatment. If the child recovers completely, the likelihood of recurrence is directly related to the child’s constitution. As long as children pay attention to details in their daily lives, they will recover.