Patient's question:
Daughter is 1 year and 5 months old, drinking milk. She had hand, foot, and mouth disease two months ago. Last night, she had a fever of 39°C, and by the third day, the fever subsided. I noticed the child isn't eating and even cries when drinking water. Today, I found small white spots on her tongue. Her hands and feet are cold and without any signs. Is it possible that the small white spots on her tongue are from hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you had a fever of 39 degrees the previous night, and by the third day, the fever subsided. The child didn't eat anything and cried even when drinking water. The tongue had small white spots. It should be oral ulcers. It is recommended to use watermelon spray for the child, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and if there is no improvement, go to the hospital for a follow-up visit. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children. Once parents notice the symptoms of their child, they should take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. 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's health in daily life. We hope the child can receive symptomatic treatment and recover quickly!