Patient's question:
The baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and it should have been five days today. They haven't had a fever, and the doctor said taking medicine, applying ointment, and using a spray would be fine. But just now, their temperature was 37.5, and a moment later, it was 37 degrees. Is that considered a fever?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily manifests as fever, mouth pain, poor appetite, and the recurrence of small blisters or ulcers on the hands, feet, mouth, and other areas. The common type is more prevalent, while the severe type is less common. If the child has the common type, the prognosis is generally good, with full recovery typically occurring within a week. Treatment is mainly symptomatic. A temperature of 37.5℃ or higher is considered fever, while below 37.5℃ is normal. Physical cooling measures should be taken if the temperature is below 38.5℃. Hand, foot, and mouth disease poses significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment and seek medical guidance for care. In daily life, children should be given sufficient care and attention, with special attention paid to their dietary needs, hoping for a quick recovery!