Question

My child is two years old. Two days ago, they had a fever of 41 degrees Celsius. After using fever-reducing medication, the temperature came down but kept fluctuating. There are blisters in their mouth and red spots on their buttocks. Their hands and feet started to have red spots today. The hospital diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease and recommended eight immunoglobulin injections. The baby had convulsions when they had a fever of 41 degrees Celsius.

Answer

Based on your symptoms, considering the baby is infected with a virus, an initial diagnosis of hand, foot, and mouth disease is made. Hand, foot, and mouth disease commonly affects children under 5 years old and can cause blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet. For mild cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, immunoglobulin is not necessary. Immunoglobulin can boost the body’s immunity and may be used to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in severe cases. Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically has a self-limiting nature; treatment and enhanced care are sufficient. Gently wiping or rinsing the mouth with saltwater can prevent secondary infections. Oral antiviral medications may also be prescribed as needed.