Patient's question:
My colleague said he doubts his son has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and that he's noticed his son has a slightly low fever these past few days. What are the initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
The initial symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are similar to those of a cold. At first, there may be fever, runny nose, and restlessness. Before blisters appear on the soles or palms, only through careful laboratory tests can it be determined whether one has this condition. To prevent the recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease, if there are symptoms of fever and suspicion of the disease, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment.