Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease with blisters. Fever of 37.5 degrees or higher. The child is always crying. Not in good spirits since May 3rd. Discovered small red spots on the child's buttocks. Developed a fever that night. Past treatment and effectiveness: Thought it was a cold and bought some fever-reducing medicine. Took it twice, but it wasn't very effective. Went to the hospital, and they said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by small intestine viruses. It primarily affects children. The incidence rate is very high in children under three. It is mainly transmitted through the digestive tract, respiratory tract, and close contact. The main clinical manifestations include fever, maculopapular rashes, vesicles, meningitis, encephalitis, encephalomyelitis, pulmonary edema, and abnormal circulatory system, among other severe cases. It is highly recommended to rest appropriately, wash hands, ensure ventilation, maintain a light diet, take good care of oral and skin health, and drink more water to enhance toxin excretion. Antiviral medications can be used, with ribavirin being more effective. Closely monitor changes in the condition.