Patient's question:
Hello doctor. I would like to ask that my baby is 7 months old. Two days ago, he just got hand, foot, and mouth disease. He was given intravenous saline for four days and is much better now. But now it seems that some small red spots have appeared on his body again. Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It most commonly occurs in children under the age of 5. If there are no complications, the patient usually recovers within about a week. Therefore, hand, foot, and mouth disease itself is not to be feared; what should be feared are its complications. A few patients may develop myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and other conditions. Based on the situation you described, it is important not to panic and to closely monitor the patient. It is essential to communicate promptly with the attending physician. Generally, as long as active treatment is provided, there should be no major issues.