Question
My baby has been saying that their head hurts recently and isn’t very interested in eating. There are also some small blisters on their hands, feet, and mouth. Could this be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an illness caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting children. Symptoms include fever, oral ulcers, and rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth. Treatment involves administering antiviral medications and antipyretics, along with maintaining a diet of light and easily digestible foods. Patients should also ensure adequate rest, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, eat more light and easily digestible foods, frequently ventilate the room by opening windows, and drink plenty of water to prevent the condition from worsening.