Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease, what to do about repeated fever, high fever the day before and 38.6 degrees today. Please ask how to deal with repeated fever from hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is likely that hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It is recommended to take your child to the infectious disease department of a local hospital for a follow-up examination, where antiviral and symptomatic treatment can be provided. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, use physical cooling methods. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, consider using fever-reducing medication. Drink plenty of water and pay attention to hand hygiene. Since the child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take the child to the hospital for timely medical treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is essential to provide the child with enough care and attention, and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely medical treatment for the disease.