Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease five days ago. He has a slight fever and a few red spots on his hands, feet, and mouth. At first, he received two injections, and the fever subsided. On the third day, he became lethargic and didn't want to eat, sleeping most of the time. Then, he received another two injections, and there was no fever, and the red spots were also fading. By the fifth day, his heart rate started to increase. Could it be related to the medication? Because on the first and second days, he received four bottles of medicine, and on the third and fourth days, he received five and six bottles, respectively. Could it be that he received too much medication? The doctor at the hospital said he didn't know, but it might be a complication. I can no longer trust that doctor. I just want to know why his heart rate is getting faster when he is clearly getting better.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is a possibility that your child's accelerated heartbeat may be accompanied by myocarditis. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to check an electrocardiogram or myocardial enzymes. Hand, foot, and mouth disease often occurs in children under the age of 5, which can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. The oral mucosa may show scattered blisters, rice-sized, with obvious pain; rice-sized blisters may appear on the palms or soles, and blisters may be visible on the buttocks.