Question
Is hand, foot, and mouth disease common in my daughter? She has symptoms such as red blisters, many small bumps inside her mouth, intermittent fever, drinking only milk and not eating anything, very dark stools, and being disoriented.
Answer
Hello, your daughter is 8 months old and her main symptoms are fever. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common pediatric illness caused by viral infection, characterized by fever, oral ulcers, and skin rashes on the hands, feet, and sometimes the buttocks. There may also be complications such as myocarditis, encephalitis, and other organ damage. Treatment mainly focuses on symptom relief and can include oral antiviral traditional Chinese medicine such as Shuanghuanglian. If the child’s mental state is poor and the fever persists, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Wishing for her speedy recovery.