Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Treatment: What You Need to Know

If your baby contracts hand, foot, and mouth disease, the initial symptoms may resemble a cold, including low fever, fatigue, sore throat, drooling, and loss of appetite. Subsequently, rashes may appear on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, oral mucosa, and perianal area. The small blisters in the mouth can quickly burst and form purulent sores. Treatment involves providing antipyretics and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications during the initial stage of mild symptoms, while ensuring adequate hydration and nutrition. If symptoms worsen, seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor’s instructions for antiviral drugs and antibiotics. Additionally, preventing the spread of the disease is crucial; maintain good personal hygiene habits such as frequent hand washing and wearing masks.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Warnings

After a baby gets hand, foot, and mouth disease, they may experience a drop in body temperature again, along with blisters on the hands, feet, and in the mouth. This condition requires timely symptomatic treatment to control body temperature effectively. The course of the disease is self-limiting; with proper symptomatic treatment and careful monitoring of body temperature, there should be no high fever. The blisters will gradually disappear and the baby will fully recover.
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