How to determine if a child has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, and the measures to take.

How to diagnose and provide treatment recommendations for hand, foot, and mouth disease

How to Diagnose and Treat Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

If a child exhibits symptoms of suspected hand, foot, and mouth disease, how should they be diagnosed and treated?

FAQs About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Children

A three-year-old child has developed hand and foot blisters, and is worried whether it is hand, foot, and mouth disease. The doctor advises to undergo a detailed examination and isolation treatment.

A child has a high fever that doesn’t subside after three days, accompanied by severe coughing and red spots on their hands. Doubts arise whether it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease if my baby has small red bumps and white blisters on her hands, feet, and buttocks, but no fever or poor spirits? How to prevent and treat it?

If a child has small blisters on their hands accompanied by itching, it could be eczema or another infection, and further examination is needed for a definitive diagnosis.

If your child has red spots on their hands, you may worry whether it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, it could be due to other reasons. It is recommended to have a platelet test to confirm the diagnosis.