Patient's question:
The baby suddenly developed red spots on the mouth and hands a few days ago, accompanied by symptoms of high fever. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. The child has been hospitalized for treatment, but now they have also developed symptoms of diarrhea. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease cause diarrhea? Is the diarrhea caused by this condition, or has another illness appeared again?Doctor's answer:
Generally, hand, foot, and mouth disease rarely causes children to have diarrhea. The current diarrhea condition may also be due to the side effects of medication. Alternatively, it could be a clinical manifestation resulting from gastrointestinal dysfunction during the illness. Specific tests such as blood and stool tests can be conducted, and the results should be consulted with the child's primary physician. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water and follows a light diet. Fatty, spicy, seafood, and extremely cold foods should be avoided.