Patient's question:
My child has had a cold and fever for several days. I didn't pay much attention and just gave him some minor medicine. But in the past two days, his fever reached 40 degrees Celsius, which scared me into taking him to the hospital quickly. The doctor suspects hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to ask, what are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease? Besides fever, what other side effects might it cause?Doctor's answer:
If there is a history of hand, foot, and mouth disease in the area, and the infant has had significant contact with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Additionally, accompanied by fever, red buttocks or hands, and small red spots on the buttocks, hands, and feet. It is important to be aware of hand, foot, and mouth disease, as some infants may also exhibit symptoms of upper respiratory infections, such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and drooling. Or refusal of milk, etc. It is necessary to provide the baby with plenty of water, pay attention to hand hygiene, disinfection, and oral antiviral granules. The general treatment process is approximately one week, and mild home isolation observation can be conducted.