What should I do if I have a fever and diarrhea after being discharged from hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease hospitalization for one week, normal temperature, discharged home the next day with a fever of 39 degrees, diarrhea, watery, how is it related to hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Doctor's answer:

If a child is hospitalized for hand, foot, and mouth disease for a week, it is normal to be discharged. The rashes of hand, foot, and mouth disease have also subsided. Upon discharge, the child develops a fever of 39°C and diarrhea the next day. This situation is generally not too related to hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is possible that there is a new bacterial or viral infection. It is recommended to further re-examine blood routine and stool routine.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant interference to children. It is recommended that parents take the child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and seek medical guidance for treatment. In daily life, it is okay to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion and vitamin absorption, and can help prevent stomach issues. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!

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