Patient's question:
My child had a temperature of 39.5 degrees the night before yesterday. After taking medicine to reduce the fever, in the afternoon yesterday after school, small blisters appeared on his hands, feet, and face, and there were also tiny grains on his face. He had a sore throat with red blood vessels inside, and his temperature was still over 38 degrees. After taking medicine to reduce the fever again, I'm wondering if the blisters on his hands, feet, and face are symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
From the symptoms you described, it is likely that the baby has a viral infection causing herpes. Hand, foot, and mouth disease usually involves the appearance of vesicles and pus in the tongue and mouth. In this case, it is recommended to take Ribavirin granules orally, along with antiviral oral liquid, drink plenty of water, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, prevent overexertion, and avoid catching colds. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children. Once parents notice their child's symptoms, they should promptly take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis. At the same time, they should pay close attention to the child's care. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet to nourish the body in daily life. We hope the child can receive symptomatic treatment and recover quickly!