Patient's question:
My baby had diarrhea, loss of appetite, and a fever with rashes on the skin five days ago. We took him to the hospital and were treated for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Even today, he still has diarrhea. His spirits are a bit better than before, but his appetite is not good. Later, the doctor said that the diarrhea might be due to catching a cold. What kind of help is needed: Does hand, foot, and mouth disease cause diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause nausea and vomiting. The incubation period is usually 3-7 days, with no obvious prodromal symptoms: most patients develop symptoms suddenly. It primarily affects the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. There is generally no pain or itching, and no scars remain after healing. If hand, foot, and mouth disease recurs in the same patient, not all symptoms may reappear. Blisters and rashes usually disappear within a week. Children may refuse to defecate due to the pain of oral blisters. It is recommended to encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to ensure adequate hydration, help reduce fever, and consider intravenous fluids for nutrition if necessary. If high fever persists, loss of appetite, irritability, tremors, or frequent dry vomiting occur, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.