Patient's question:
My son has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and it has been five days today. At first, there were red spots on his hands, but by this afternoon, they had all turned into white blisters. He went for a thorough check-up tonight and was told his white blood cell count is high at 13.6. Will he be okay by taking medicine at home?Doctor's answer:
According to your description and the child's symptoms as well as the careful examination results, hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enterovirus infection and requires symptomatic treatment. It is recommended to closely monitor the child for symptoms such as anorexia and fever, and to use medications accordingly. The lab results show high white blood cell count, which suggests a possible secondary bacterial infection. The usual course of the disease is one week. If there is any change in consciousness, it is advised to seek medical attention promptly. The above is the advice for this issue. It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!