Question
My child has been acting up and crying non-stop recently, and after examination, there was no clear result. I am asking about the early symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute upper respiratory tract syndrome caused by viral infection and is an acute infectious disease. The main symptoms include fever, as well as the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, buttocks, and mouth. In severe cases, it may lead to complications such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and enteritis, even resulting in death. There are many factors that can trigger hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately cooperate with the doctor’s treatment and pay attention to gastrointestinal decompression while maintaining good hygiene habits. Children should have a balanced diet and avoid eating irritating and cold foods.