Patient's question:
The baby is two and a half years old. The day before yesterday, they had a fever for a whole day and said they had toothache and couldn't eat dinner. Last night, they had small red spots on their hands, feet, and body, but they were gone this morning. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
If the child is currently not experiencing any discomfort, there should be no need to consider hand, foot, and mouth disease. You should first wait and see carefully based on the situation you described. It is recommended that you let the child drink more hot water to see if it helps. If there is no fever, it is not a concern. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so if family members notice any symptoms, they should take the child to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the child's dietary issues. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet to ensure the child's body gets adequate nutrition. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover quickly!