Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. How can I determine if it's hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,Hand, foot, and mouth disease has very clear clinical manifestations. As the name suggests, small blisters or red spots appear on the hands, feet, and oral mucosa. It may present only as a rash or herpangina. Blood tests may show mild leukocytosis, primarily with lymphocytic elevation, while C-reactive protein levels are usually not elevated. In such cases, hand, foot, and mouth disease should be highly suspected. Symptomatic treatment is required, and active follow-up is necessary.