Patient's question:
The weather has been very cold this month, and I've been dressing my child in layers, wrapping him up tightly. Today, when picking up my child from kindergarten, I noticed some red bumps on his face and neck. He also said they were itchy. I'm afraid he might have hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hello, what tests are included in the blood test for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, the red bumps on your baby's skin surface are likely caused by over-wrapping them. It could also be triggered by something your child ate or touched that caused an allergic reaction. If it is hand, foot, and mouth disease, blisters will reappear on your child's palms, soles, and inside the mouth, along with severe fever symptoms. If you still feel uneasy, it's best to take your child to the hospital for a check-up. Blood can be drawn for testing to confirm whether the hand, foot, and mouth virus is present, thereby confirming the diagnosis.