Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cause Drowsiness or Loss of Appetite?

Question

Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Cause Drowsiness or Loss of Appetite?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease may be accompanied by poor mental state in children when it recurs. It may also be accompanied by recurrent fever, which can be life-threatening in some cases. Therefore, when children show symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, they should immediately go to the hospital for relevant examinations to assist in diagnosis and exclusion. If diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease and the symptoms are severe, hospitalization for treatment is required to avoid further complications.