Patient's question:
The child is three years old. It is said to have hand, foot, and mouth disease. They started having a low fever two days ago, didn't want to eat anything yesterday, and today noticed many white spots in their mouth. There are also spots on their hands, feet, and buttocks. Last night, they kept drooling. It seems their face has swollen quite a lot. Is this very serious?Doctor's answer:
You need to take your child to the hospital immediately for treatment, as there has been a lot of virus recently. You need to have the hospital examine and diagnose whether it is hand, foot, and mouth disease. If it is, hospitalization is required for treatment. Delayed treatment can be life-threatening in severe cases. Your child is suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, so family members must take them to the hospital immediately for treatment to prevent blind medication that only alleviates symptoms. For parents, it is important to closely monitor their child's condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.