Patient's question:
On the 5th day of onset, on the first day, small blisters appeared on the throat, hands, feet, and anus, with a fever of 37.8 degrees. In recent days, the other symptoms have not worsened. Should I be hospitalized due to recurrent high fever?Doctor's answer:
Hands, feet, and mouths can also be infected with viruses. As long as the viral or bacterial infection is cyclical, it will automatically disappear within about 7 days. During this period, it is normal for a child's body temperature to fluctuate around 38°C. Drinking water for the infant and combining it with physical cooling is sufficient. If the infant's fever exceeds 38.5°C but is in good spirits, there is no need to take fever-reducing medication. Instead, focus on physical cooling and increasing fluid intake, such as water or cool juice. If the infant still cannot lower their temperature even after taking fever-reducing medication and is in poor spirits, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to avoid complications such as encephalitis caused by prolonged high fever. Fever caused by viral infections often recurs. A blood test can now be conducted to confirm the diagnosis.