Patient's question:
I want to find a pediatrician to ask about this, it's very urgent. What are the characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease in children? My child has been feverish these past few days. After the fever subsides at night, it comes back during the day, and he also has a runny nose. Currently, he hasn't coughed, but his crying sounds a bit rough.Doctor's answer:
Based on the symptoms you described, it should be a manifestation of upper respiratory tract infection. As long as there are no blisters found on the oral mucosa, throat, palms, or soles, it proves that it is not hand, foot, and mouth disease. The repeated fever that doesn't subside indicates that the child's upper respiratory tract infection is quite severe, and it is currently in the acute phase. It is recommended to persist in giving the child anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and fever-reducing medications for a few days. If you are still not at ease, it would be best to take the baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for examination. Blood tests may be necessary if needed.