Patient's question:
Doctor. My daughter is one year and eight months old. The day before yesterday, she had a fever and developed blisters in her mouth. She went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor prescribed medication, saying not to take the medicine and not to be hospitalized. In the past two days, she has developed chickenpox all over her hands and feet. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease? How can it be confirmed?Doctor's answer:
From the symptoms you described, it's likely that the child has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. If it's a mild case, oral medication can be used for treatment. If the child's temperature remains below 39°C or worsens, there is a risk of developing severe hand, foot, and mouth disease, which requires immediate medical attention and hospitalization. If the child is unable to eat or drink, intravenous fluids may be necessary. The child is at risk due to hand, foot, and mouth disease, so the mother must take the child to see a doctor immediately to prevent the use of unproven medications. Proper medication should be used, and parents should closely monitor the child's condition to help them receive timely treatment.