Patient's question:
My daughter has had a low-grade fever for several days and started experiencing mouth ulcers again yesterday. The fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory medications have not been effective. This morning, I noticed many small red bumps on her body. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed her with hand, foot, and mouth disease. I would like to know which blood tests are necessary for a detailed examination of hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
The child's mouth has developed herpes and fever again, which is highly likely to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. You need to closely monitor the child's hands, feet, buttocks, and other areas to see if red blisters will reappear. For hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is best to seek follow-up treatment and hospitalization at a professional pediatric hospital.In addition to monitoring the child's temperature at home and preventing them from catching a cold, avoid consuming hard-to-digest foods, drink plenty of water, and avoid extremely cold beverages. Follow the doctor's treatment plan. A blood test should be conducted to check how the child's white blood cells are elevated. It is recommended to take an anti-inflammatory medication at the same time, such as a cephalosporin-based anti-inflammatory drug, to enhance the effect.