Question
My baby is a two-year-old boy. He has developed many small blisters on his hands and tongue. Initially, there were very few blisters, but now there are more and more. I thought it was heat rash due to the hot weather, but these days the baby keeps crying. I took him to the hospital, and the doctor said it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to ask, can infants get hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness. Parents should not be overly anxious or worried about it. Taking the child to the hospital for routine treatment and proper diet is the key. Of course, daily attention should be paid to maintaining good hygiene habits, such as washing hands with soap after going out, after touching toys, before meals, and after meals. Try to avoid children from coming into contact with other sick children to help prevent the disease. The small swellings on the hands and feet usually do not itch. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses and primarily occurs in children. Treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease is best with traditional Chinese medicine antiviral effects, usually combined with oral medication and oral ointments. Recovery can occur within about a week without complications, with a good prognosis. It is recommended to strengthen care by washing hands with warm water and avoiding eating cold, spicy, or salty foods to prevent pain.