Patient's question:
The child is four years old. Yesterday, it was discovered that they had blisters in their throat. The teacher suspected hand, foot, and mouth disease. Later, they went to the hospital, and the doctor advised them to go home and observe carefully. Around noon, they noticed three red spots on the palm of one hand, while the other hand was unaffected. They had already started to have a fever, and by early this morning (3:00 AM), the fever had subsided. Should they go to the hospital if the hand, foot, and mouth disease is improving?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is still recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. The child is still very young, and if not checked promptly and carefully, there may be potential sequelae. In daily life, personal hygiene care must be well-maintained, and rest and diet must be paid attention to. Moreover, do not blindly use any medication. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is quite harmful to children. It is suggested that family members take the child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment. It is acceptable to give the child some juice in daily life, which is beneficial for digesting vitamins and preventing stomach problems. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!