Patient's question:
My daughter is two years old. She has been hospitalized for hand, foot, and mouth disease for three or four days. She has had a fever these past few days. Today, I feel like she might not have a fever anymore. Is this a sign that she is getting better? How can I tell if she is improving?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious infectious disease caused by a viral infection, and children under the age of five are particularly susceptible to it. It typically manifests as fever and the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. Advice: If the fever symptoms have stabilized now, it indicates that the condition has been controlled and is gradually improving. However, it is still necessary to continue using medication for symptomatic treatment and pay attention to a proper diet. We hope that the baby's symptoms will recover as soon as possible.