Patient's question:
The child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. The child doesn't have a fever. What should the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease be?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease doesn't always manifest with a recurrence of fever. Sometimes, it only shows up as scattered vesicles on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. While this may not be as severe as a fever, it still cannot be taken lightly. Pay close attention to any changes in the child, such as a lack of energy, reduced appetite, or fatigue. If such symptoms appear, it's best to take the child to the hospital for a check-up, including a blood test and testing for enterovirus 71 (EV71) and Coxsackievirus. If the results are positive, close monitoring and treatment should be carried out. Hand, foot, and mouth disease poses significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor.