Patient's question:
A few days ago, my child had a fever and then developed small red spots inside their mouth again. The child isn't coughing but has a decreased appetite. They are being treated at the hospital in our village. The doctor told us to go to a larger hospital for a thorough examination, saying it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. What is hand, foot, and mouth disease in children?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease that has recently affected children's physical health. It is caused by an infection with the hand, foot, and mouth disease virus, which is a type of enterovirus. Therefore, it often occurs when children do not maintain good hygiene or have weakened immune systems. However, based on the symptoms you described, it does not seem like hand, foot, and mouth disease. Nevertheless, for safety's sake, it is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a professional doctor's examination. If it is ruled out, you can rest assured.