Question
My baby has several small red bumps on the face, behind the ears, and on the neck, but not on the hands and feet. After drinking formula milk in the morning, she vomited milk-like sticky mucus. She has a slight diarrhea but it’s not severe. Do I need to see a doctor for this?
Answer
An acute onset may be accompanied by fever; scattered small blisters on the oral mucosa may cause pain; rashes or blisters on the palms or soles, buttocks, or knees may be clinical features. The surrounding area of the blisters may be inflamed and red, with less fluid inside. Some children may also have symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Doctors can usually make an initial assessment based on the patient’s age, symptoms, and differentiate between hand, foot, and mouth disease and other diseases. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out possibilities such as hand, foot, and mouth disease.