Patient's question:
The child has been running a fever, coughing, and sneezing for the past couple of days. It's also the peak season for hand, foot, and mouth disease, so we're very worried about the child. How do the initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease manifest?Doctor's answer:
If hand, foot, and mouth disease reappears, it may initially manifest as drooling again or the recurrence of oral ulcers, accompanied by repeated feverish episodes. Close observation of the child is necessary. If hand, foot, and mouth disease reappears, it may later develop into blisters on the palms, soles, knees, and legs. If there are repeated feverish episodes or convulsions, medical intervention is required to prevent the risk of viral meningitis.