Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I washed and soaked it in the daytime, and then had a fever of 38°C at night. I got an injection and the fever went down. All day long, I didn't eat anything. After checking, it was said to be oral ulcers. I was given a bottle of watermelon to spray. Later, I noticed small red bumps on my ankle. The doctor looked and said it should be nothing. Then, I noticed small red bumps on my buttocks today. What should I do for a 6-month-old baby with hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Consider that hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness caused by enteroviruses. In terms of treatment, it is essential to pay attention to isolation and sterilization to prevent cross-infection. It is recommended that children visit the infectious disease department for follow-up diagnosis and care, encouraging them to drink more fluids, rest appropriately, and enhance nursing care. Wear loose and breathable clothing and maintain the baby's hygiene at all times. Pay attention to whether they may exhibit symptoms such as easy (shock), tremors in hands and feet, loss of appetite, or dry vomiting. If any of these symptoms appear, use immunoglobulin promptly.