Patient's question:
I've had a fever for the fourth day now, with an average of one fever episode every four hours. The highest temperature reached 39.4°C. I'm experiencing clear nasal discharge and almost no coughing—no more than two or three coughs throughout the day. I went to the hospital for a urine test, and the doctor said it was a viral cold. But when I got home that night, I noticed four small blisters on my child's tongue, whereas there were only two the previous two days. Today, the doctor only checked the throat but didn't look at the tongue—I forgot to mention it. So I'm wondering if a blood test from the fingertips can detect hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is this blistering on the tongue a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is characterized by numerous blisters appearing on the palms, soles of the feet, and inside the mouth, without blisters on the tongue. Don't worry, if there's a problem, the doctor will notice it and inform you that it's caused by a viral infection. Take medication, drink plenty of water, and follow a light diet. It will improve in a few days.The above advice is for the question "Recurring fever for the fourth day, with an average of a fever every four hours." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!