Patient's question:
Five-year-old with scattered herpangina around the mouth and on the back, and one in the soft palate inside the mouth. Fever started last night. Treatment history and effectiveness: Untreated. Wondering if it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the blisters caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease do not itch. It is a common infectious disease caused by various enteroviruses, primarily affecting infants and young children. Most patients have mild symptoms, with acute onset, fever, and the appearance of maculopapular and vesicular rashes on the palms or soles, which may also appear on the buttocks or knees. The rashes have an inflammatory red halo, with less fluid in the blisters. Dispersed blisters may appear on the oral mucosa, causing significant pain. Some children may also have symptoms such as cough, runny nose, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Since this disease is caused by a viral infection, there is no highly effective treatment method.