Patient's question:
Since last week, my daughter has developed a bunch of red bumps on her body, especially many on her hands and face, which are spreading to the surrounding areas. By this week, she started having a fever. After taking several days of fever-reducing medicine, it didn't help at all. When she went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said she had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Is hand, foot, and mouth disease serious?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a serious illness, so it is safest to have the child hospitalized in the pediatric department for treatment. When parents are taking care of their children, they must have enough patience. Once they notice that the child is not feeling well, they should take the child to the hospital for examination. When the child is sick, never give them medication blindly to avoid delaying the child's condition. It is also recommended to bathe the child more often.