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, and he received intravenous saline for four days, which has improved a lot. But now it seems that some small red spots have appeared on his body again. Is it okay?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It mostly 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 needs to be feared are its complications. A minority of 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 condition. It is essential to communicate promptly with your attending physician. Generally, as long as active treatment is provided, there is usually no serious issue.