Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I took a bath in the daytime and had a fever of 38°C in the evening. I got an injection and the fever went down. All day long, I didn't eat anything. Later, it was checked and said to be oral ulcers. A bottle of watermelon was taken to spray. Later, it was found that there were small red bumps on the ankles. The doctor checked and said it should be nothing. Then, today, there were also small red bumps on the buttocks. 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 care to help diagnose and provide more fluids, rest, and appropriate drinks to enhance care. Wear loose and breathable clothing and maintain the baby's hygiene. Pay attention to whether there are symptoms such as easy fright, tremors in hands and feet, loss of appetite, and dry vomiting. If these symptoms occur, use immunoglobulin immediately.