Question
How can you determine if hand, foot, and mouth disease is starting to improve in a child?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by a virus, typically characterized by blisters appearing on a child’s hands, feet, and in the mouth. During treatment, if a child’s fever symptoms begin to diminish and the blisters start to heal, these are usually signs of improvement. However, to ensure effective control of the illness, it is still necessary to continue with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and pay attention to providing appropriate dietary care. It is hoped that the child’s condition will recover quickly.