Question
What should be done when a child exhibits symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, such as fever and blisters on the hands, mouth, and feet?
Answer
When a child shows symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. For children being treated at home, they should avoid contact with other children. Parents should promptly clean or disinfect the child’s clothing and properly dispose of the child’s feces. Mild cases can be treated and rested at home to reduce cross-infection. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has various causes. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, take gastrointestinal decompression measures, and develop good hygiene habits. Children should eat a balanced diet and avoid consuming irritating or cold foods.