Question
Dear parents, hello. I would like to ask, during the treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, my child’s body temperature is unstable, fluctuating between 37.5 to 38 degrees. Moreover, the child has some diarrhea and urinates more often than usual. Is this situation normal?
Answer
Thank you very much for your question. During the treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is a normal phenomenon for a child’s body temperature to fluctuate between 37.5 to 38 degrees. Generally speaking, the normal range of body temperature fluctuation for adults is between 36 to 37 degrees, but during infection, the adjustment point of body temperature may rise. It is recommended to continue antiviral treatment and ensure the child drinks plenty of water. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection and an autoimmune disease; with active treatment and adequate rest, the child will recover. I hope my answer is helpful to you.