Patient's question:
My son suddenly had a fever of 38.8 degrees yesterday. He had many red spots on his upper palate and cheeks, but said they didn't hurt. There were a few rice-grain-sized blisters on his forearms. Today, I noticed the same blisters on his legs, buttocks, and the back of his hands. There were red spots on his palms, and the oral red spots had turned grayish-white. He is still feverish at 38.8 degrees, doesn't want to eat, but loves fruits. His bowel movements are normal, and he occasionally coughs and has a runny nose.What kind of help do I need: What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. In patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease, the rash is mostly distributed around the mouth, on the hands and feet, but it doesn't necessarily appear on all three areas. It can also appear on only one area. The disease onset is acute, with fever, and papules and vesicles appear on the palms or soles of the hands or feet. The rash can also appear on the buttocks or knees.