Do Red Dots on a Child Indicate Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Do red dots on a child indicate hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the other symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Based on your description, it may be hand, foot, and mouth disease. The main symptoms include inflammation of the oral mucosa, fever, oral ulcers, and small red spots or blisters on the palms or soles. Sometimes they also appear on the buttocks or knees. It is recommended to see a doctor immediately for diagnosis. Regardless of whether it is hand, foot, and mouth disease, appropriate treatment and observation usually have no effect on infants and can generally recover within a week.