Treatment and Precautions for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in a 3-Year-Old Baby

Question

The 3-year-old baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease with occasional intermittent low fever. After hospital treatment, there are still a lot of blisters and one larger sore in the mouth, causing severe pain. What are the subsequent treatment methods?

Answer

Hello! Your baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease and is currently recovering. The recovery period is approximately 2-3 weeks. The larger sore in the mouth is healing slowly and should continue to use the prescribed spray along with oral intake of various vitamins. At home, isolation should be maintained, and adequate hydration with vitamin C-rich juices such as watermelon or pear juice should be ensured, as well as consuming sweet porridge or lotus root powder. If the baby develops a persistent high fever, excessive crying, headache, vomiting, or poor spirits, it should be immediately taken back to the hospital for further examination and treatment as the condition may have changed. Wishing your child a speedy recovery!