Question
The child has developed a vesicular rash on their legs and arms, along with redness around the mouth and corners of the mouth. There has been no fever during this period. The doctor suspects hand, foot, and mouth disease. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease? Can there be a fever in the early stages of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
The child may have hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is recommended to seek immediate medical examination for confirmation. If confirmed as hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is advised not to overuse fever-reducing medication and to receive appropriate treatment as suggested by the doctor.