Question
About two days ago, I started to get blisters on both sides of my mouth, which are quite painful; I also have blisters on my hands; my whole body feels itchy; I need to drink a lot of water when I eat sweets, and I urinate more frequently.
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly affecting children. Treatment with traditional Chinese medicine is generally the most effective, usually combined with oral medication and mouth paints. Without complications, recovery can be expected within about a week with a good prognosis. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment. It is recommended to regularly gargle with warm water for the child; avoid eating cold or spicy irritant foods, do not give salty food to prevent pain and refusal to eat; the diet should be easy to digest, including light, soft, and warm dishes, and drink plenty of warm water.