Patient's question:
When I was young, a serious illness occurred. My hands and feet developed blisters, I had mouth sores, and I had a high fever. At that time, I went to the hospital, where the doctors were in a rush. The most important thing they did was measure my temperature. What should I do about hand, foot, and mouth disease with a fever? My temperature exceeded 39 degrees. This was an unforgettable illness for me.Doctor's answer:
Usually, hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by enterovirus infection, so treatment is mainly aimed at the viral infection. If a fever occurs, if the child's temperature is 38 degrees, it is recommended to treat with antipyretic drugs. Beyond this level, only antipyretic treatment is needed, and oral antipyretic drugs or topical antipyretic drugs can be administered. If the temperature is above 38 degrees, physical cooling measures should be taken, and attention should be paid to the child's mental state. If the temperature changes and the condition does not improve, the child should be taken to the hospital for examination and individual treatment.