Question
My child is 18 months old. Red spots appeared on their hands and buttocks seven days ago. On the fourth day, they had a fever of 38.6 degrees Celsius, occurring every 10 hours. Today, the fever is 37.8 degrees. There is a slight redness in the throat. Previous treatment and effectiveness: oral antipyretics. IV fluids for 5 days, red spots gradually disappeared leaving light dark scars. Do I still need to continue with IV fluids?
Answer
Based on your description, hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection. Common symptoms include blisters on the palms, soles, and mouth in children. Some children may also have a fever. It is recommended that you first pay attention to the child’s personal hygiene. If there are many rashes and the child has a fever and other discomforts, consider having a blood test to understand the blood cell situation. Depending on the results of the test, consider supplementary intravenous fluid therapy.