Patient's question:
These days, the baby has been a bit feverish and keeps complaining of sore mouth, unwilling to eat. I checked the baby's mouth and found two large oral ulcers. I would like to consult a medical expert about this—could this be hand, foot, and mouth disease? Friends who have knowledge in this area, please help me with an answer.Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are blisters on the palms, soles of the feet, and in the mouth. The baby has developed two oral ulcers inside the mouth. This does not necessarily indicate hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the baby has a fever and it has persisted for several days. It is recommended to undergo a complete blood count test to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a bacterial infection, appropriate anti-infection treatment is needed. For viral infections, corresponding traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying can be used for symptomatic treatment.