Question
My son is 4 years and 5 months old. On April 16th, I noticed red spots on both of his palms. After being diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, he was given antiviral oral liquid and vitamin C on the same day. That night, he had a low fever, which subsided after about an hour and has not recurred since. He also has painful blisters in his mouth. However, by around April 19th, the blisters in his mouth have healed, and he is currently doing well with no change in appetite or energy levels. But why do the spots on his palms still remain so prominent? His spirit and appetite are the same as before the illness, but the spots on his hands do not fade. I would like to ask an expert why this is the case?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common disease among infants and children. Treatment suggestions: 1. First, visit a hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and rest in bed. 2. If necessary, you can take traditional Chinese medicine such as children’s throat lozenges, Qingkailing oral liquid, and Platycodon root powder. 3. You can apply ice cream or montmorillonite powder to the affected areas in the mouth. 4. Pay attention to oral and skin hygiene by cleaning the mouth with saline solution daily and taking care of the patient to prevent them from scratching skin blisters to avoid skin breakdown and infection.