Patient's question:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease, about six or seven days now. Fever for three or four days, now the fever has subsided, but the child is clearly lacking energy and always looks dazed!Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a childhood infectious disease that frequently occurs in children under the age of 5, caused by enteroviruses. It usually starts with fever, typically around 38°C. Most children experience a rise in temperature and a decrease in rashes within a week, with the condition fully recovering. In rare cases, complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, or aseptic meningitis and encephalitis may occur. Antiviral and anti-infective treatments should be administered, along with proper oral care.When a child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents must take them to seek immediate medical treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. Parents should closely monitor their child's symptom changes and do their best to help them receive timely medical care.