Question
My daughter had a couple of red spots on her hand on the fifth day, and the doctor said it wasn’t hand, foot, and mouth disease. But yesterday, I noticed more red spots on her hand, and I went to see the doctor again. Would she still have a fever after being given an IV and taking medicine? Will she continue to have a fever?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly occurring in children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and some children may experience fever symptoms. Without complications, hand, foot, and mouth disease usually has a good prognosis and typically recovers within a week. During the illness, it is important to enhance the child’s care and maintain good oral hygiene. It is recommended to rinse the mouth with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals, and to consume foods that are non-irritating, such as liquids and semi-liquids.