Patient's question:
Male, 4 years old. A 4-year-old boy, with a fever one week ago, suspected of a viral infection. Red rashes appeared around the mouth and on the inner thighs and buttocks. The hospital diagnosed it as herpes, which has now fully healed. Today, it was discovered that there are white blisters on the thumb, resembling peeling, with no liquid inside the blisters. The inner sides of the toes are also affected.Doctor's answer:
According to the symptoms described, it may be a manifestation of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Pay attention to a light diet, drink more water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Oral administration of antiviral granules can be used for treatment, and local application of mupirocin ointment is recommended. Regarding the question "How to deal with a 4-year-old boy suspected of a viral infection?", we will stop here for the answer. If the condition does not improve, please seek medical attention at the hospital as soon as possible. Wishing you a speedy recovery.