Patient's question:
Daughter discovered severe canker sores yesterday and was suspected of hand, foot, and mouth disease at the community clinic. She had a fever of 38.5°C after waking up in the afternoon yesterday. Last night, she had no fever symptoms. This morning, after receiving an intravenous infusion, she slept from 4 PM to 6 PM. Upon waking up, she had a fever of 38.5°C again, accompanied by a headache. Is it possible to be encephalitis or meningitis?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enterovirus infection, characterized by the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks, accompanied by symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. Delayed treatment can lead to severe complications such as encephalitis. The virus can enter the brain through the blood-brain barrier. It has nothing to do with whether you have a fever. Fever is the body's immune response. Under the guidance of a doctor, oral medication can be taken. For fever, An can be taken orally along with physical cooling measures. The general course of the disease lasts about one to ten days. Strengthen care, prevent complications, and drink more water appropriately. Prevent complications. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, and maintain a light diet.