Patient's question:
The child is three years old. They said it's hand, foot, and mouth disease. They started having a low fever two days ago, didn't want to eat yesterday, and today I noticed white spots in their mouth. They also have them on their hands, feet, and buttocks. Last night I saw they were constantly drooling. It looks like their face is swollen all around. Is this very serious?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly characterized by oral ulcers, skin rashes on the limbs and buttocks, accompanied or not accompanied by fever. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting illness, and its severity cannot be determined by the number of rashes. If the child's symptoms persist, they are in poor spirits, have poor appetite, or vomit, it may indicate a severe case and requires timely follow-up. If the child only has low fever and is in good spirits, oral medication can be administered, along with oral administration of Kaifeng Jian spray for the mouth. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children. Once a mother notices her child's symptoms, she should immediately take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis, while also paying close attention to the child's care.