Pediatric Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Mild Treatment Recommendations

My child is 4 years old and has red spots on their hands and anus. The doctor suspects hand, foot, and mouth disease. There is no fever, and the doctor does not recommend hospitalization. Can the child take medication at home? Is there any risk? Thank you! I’m concerned about whether my child needs to be hospitalized for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Is it dangerous? What medication is most effective?
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Pediatric Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common infectious disease caused by various enteroviruses, primarily affecting infants and young children, with a high susceptibility in children under 4 years old. It peaks during the transition from summer to autumn, with September being the peak month, so it is important to be vigilant. Most patients experience mild symptoms; when a baby has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, they may cough, drool excessively, and have little appetite. The throat is also filled with many small blisters. The typical onset of the disease is a moderate fever (below 39℃), followed by sore throat and rashes or blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth.
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