Patient's question:
I have had mouth ulcers and a few small red blisters on my hands and feet. On April 20th, the first day, I had mouth ulcers. The second night, I had a fever of 37.4, which naturally subsided after a few hours. On the fourth day, small blisters appeared on my hands and feet. I have not had a fever since.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, it seems the child has likely contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood infectious disease caused by multiple enteroviruses.Medical Advice: Most cases can resolve on their own, while a small number of severe cases may develop complications. Treatment primarily involves antiviral medications. The medications mentioned above are perfectly normal to take.
Please monitor the child's symptoms closely. If they develop high fever, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.