Patient's question:
My son is 1.5 years old. I don't know how he got infected. Yesterday, the doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. At first, he had a fever but no rashes. On the third day, the fever subsided, but then rashes appeared on his hands, feet, and buttocks. Today, some of the rashes have healed, but he's not sleeping well and keeps crying. Should I take him to the hospital for a check-up and get intravenous drips?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by a viral infection. Many people will develop a fever. If you notice more and more rashes or repeated fever, or if your child seems listless, it is essential to take them to the hospital for further examination. Being affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must take their children to the hospital promptly for diagnosis and treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely and symptomatic treatment is crucial. For parents, it is important to closely observe changes in their child's symptoms and do their best to help their child receive timely medical treatment for the illness.