Patient's question:
A one-year-old and three-month-old baby, male, started feeling a bit feverish yesterday, and red bumps appeared on his buttocks. The diagnosis was hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, today the red bumps on his buttocks have expanded into patches, and a red patch has also appeared on his tongue. Is it still hand, foot, and mouth disease? Why is he still feverish?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease, blisters, and rashes usually subside within a week. There are typically several points that require treatment. Attention should be paid to isolation, prevention of cross-infection, oral care, and appropriate resolution. The general infection process is usually prolonged. It is recommended to continue treatment and observation. Check if the child is in a good mental state. There are no complications. As long as the child is in a good mental state, complications should not be considered. There is no need to continue observation for antiviral and antibiotic treatment. If the child has poor sleep, it is recommended to actively examine and treat for viral encephalitis.