Patient's question:
A child who is 6 years old had a fever of 39 degrees seven days ago. The fever lasted for two days and has now improved. Over the past two days, the child has been complaining of a sore throat and noticed redness and a small blister in the throat. There are no blisters on the hands or feet. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
A sore throat with redness and a small blister is likely caused by inflammation due to a cold or other infections. It is absolutely not hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is recommended to visit a hospital for examination. You can take some quick-acting cold medicine or Isatis root granules for treatment. Drink more water and eat a light diet. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be quite harmful to children, so it is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can provide the child with enough care and attention, paying close attention to their diet. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!