Patient's question:
My child has recovered from hand, foot, and mouth disease. They received intravenous fluids for four days and just finished the treatment today. The doctor said everything is fine. However, they are not feeling well, very sleepy. They also went to a big hospital for a check-up and there was no meningitis. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to explain this to you. When a child recovers from hand, foot, and mouth disease, they often show good mental state. If they exhibit drowsiness and poor mental condition, it cannot be ruled out that they may have encephalitis, and a re-examination is necessary. It is recommended to closely monitor the child's development and seek timely medical examination at the hospital if needed, to choose appropriate treatment based on the examination results. Wishing the child a healthy growth!