Patient's question:
Today, while giving the child a bath, I noticed many bumps on their body. They had a fever yesterday, and before that, there were none.Doctor's answer:
Although both chickenpox and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) patients may experience fever, there are significant differences between them. Chickenpox blisters are systemic, slightly larger, thin-skinned, and itchy; the rash of HFMD primarily appears on the hands, feet, and mouth, with very few on the trunk, smaller in size, and more reddish, with less obvious itching. There are multiple factors that can cause HFMD. If a child is confirmed to have HFMD, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, follow gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.