Are Small Red Bumps Around the Lips a Sign of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

A one-year-old child has small red bumps around the lips. A few days ago, there were ulcers in the mouth, and today, red bumps were also found on the hands. The child is also sneezing and experiencing dry stools, sometimes going just twice a day. Are the children’s cold relief liquid and houttuynia granules at home effective? Should we also consider a confirmed diagnosis with a prescription from a doctor?
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Are the Calcium and Alkaline Phosphatase in the Blood Test for Trace Elements the Same?

A one-and-a-half-month-old baby is experiencing nape baldness and milk regurgitation, and someone suggested it might be due to calcium deficiency. The parents have already undergone a trace element test, which shows no calcium deficiency. What tests are needed if there is a suspicion of low blood calcium? Is there a test called alkaline phosphatase? Is this test the same as the calcium in trace elements?
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