Patient's question:
My baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease encephalitis. After the lumbar puncture on June 8, 2016, he was fine. But he often says his legs hurt and is very active.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described: the problems you mentioned have nothing to do with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Whether the child has lower back pain or is hyperactive, it is not a result of this illness, and it has nothing to do with a lumbar puncture either. A lumbar puncture is just sticking a small needle, and it will absolutely not cause lower back pain. If there is indeed obvious lower back pain, you should take the child to see an orthopedist to rule out any skeletal issues.