Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease five days ago. There was a slight fever, and red spots appeared on his hands, feet, and mouth. At first, he received two injections, and the fever subsided. On the third day, he became lethargic and didn't want to eat, and he kept sleeping. Then, he received another two injections, and there was no fever. The red spots were also fading. By the fifth day, his heart rate started to increase. What could be the reason? Is it related to the medication? Because on the first and second days, he received four bottles of medicine, and on the third and fourth days, he received five and six bottles, respectively. Could it be that he received too much medication? The doctor at the hospital said he didn't know but it might be a complication. I can no longer trust that doctor. I just want to know why his heart rate is getting faster. It's clear that he is almost recovered.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is a possibility that your child's accelerated heartbeat may be accompanied by myocarditis. It is recommended that you go to the hospital to check an electrocardiogram or myocardial enzymes. Hand, foot, and mouth disease often occurs in children under the age of 5, which can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. The oral mucosa may have scattered blisters, rice-sized, with significant pain; rice-sized blisters may appear on the palms or soles, and blisters can also be seen on the buttocks.