Question
The baby has small blisters on the palm of the hands and feet, along with a few small red spots on the buttocks. The baby is not feverish and doesn’t have symptoms resembling a cold. The baby eats dinner well. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is characterized by mild symptoms in most cases, primarily manifesting as fever and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and oral mucosa. If there are no complications, most children with hand, foot, and mouth disease can recover completely within one week. The principle of treatment is symptomatic relief, which may include the intake of vitamins B and C, as well as antiviral medications. Prevention involves paying attention to the child’s hygiene.