Patient's question:
The child has small red spots on their hands and feet, but no other symptoms. They had a fever the day before the spots appeared and it went down by the third day. By the third day, there were numerous small red spots. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
The child has currently been diagnosed with a consideration of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the child does not have a fever and is in good spirits, it suggests that the condition is mild, and outpatient symptomatic treatment can be administered. The baby has small red spots on their hands and feet, and by the third day, the number of rashes has significantly increased and merged. Based on your description, the child has indeed contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. This is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which can easily lead to oral ulcers and is a self-limiting condition. If the child does not have a fever or other symptoms, oral heat-clearing and detoxifying medications can be taken at home. If discomfort reappears, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for a thorough examination.