Patient's question:
My baby was originally very healthy, but about 10 days ago, I noticed red rashes appearing on her buttocks again, apart from her mouth. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. About 10 days ago, it was approximately the beginning of a fever, and I took some medicine to reduce it. Yesterday, the fever started again. I would like to ask how many days hand, foot, and mouth disease usually causes fever?Doctor's answer:
After contracting the disease, children usually have a persistent fever lasting 2-7 days. A few days later, rashes may appear on the hands, feet, mouth, buttocks, and other areas. However, a very small number of patients may develop secondary complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis, meningitis, or even affect the soul. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection, typically lasting 3-5 days with fever, though some cases may be mild without fever. The primary target of the hand, foot, and mouth disease virus is children under the age of 5, particularly infants aged 1-2 years. If symptoms worsen, it is recommended to return to the hospital for follow-up to prevent complications. Generally, after 7-10 days of recovery, the blisters will scab over without leaving scars.