Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease has been going on for five days. After taking the medicine, there are almost no blisters on my hands and feet, but there are still some red rashes on the front and back of my thighs. The ulcers in my mouth have also decreased. On May 7th, I was infected by other children. About the previous treatment and effectiveness, I took medicine for five days, and sometimes I had fever symptoms. Today, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said there was another bacterial infection. I wanted to consult if the baby has a fever of 38.3°C again tonight and is breathing especially fast. Please ask what are the symptoms of myocarditis caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Feeling hot, shortness of breath, it doesn't necessarily mean myocarditis. I'm very happy to assist you. Based on the medical history you provided, if your child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, and then experiences fever and shortness of breath again, I recommend taking them to the hospital for a check-up to see if there is a problem with the lungs. Of course, fever and shortness of breath could also be symptoms of myocarditis, in which case an electrocardiogram and chest X-ray would be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.If there are cough symptoms, it indicates that hand, foot, and mouth disease can be very harmful to children. Once a mother notices her child's symptoms, she should immediately take them to a regular hospital for treatment. At the same time, she should pay close attention to the child's care. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet to ensure the child receives proper nutrition. We hope the child can get professional treatment and recover quickly!