Question
A parent has noticed white blisters on their child’s hands, feet, and inside the mouth, along with itching, and wants to know if the child has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease or if it’s caused by feverishnesscanker sores.
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by a virus, common symptoms including clusters of blisters on the oral mucosa and the skin of the hands and feet, which may also be accompanied by fever and increased lymphocytes. On the other hand, canker sores are lesions on the oral mucosa that are accompanied by pain. The treatment methods for the two diseases are different, and an accurate diagnosis requires a doctor. It is recommended that parents bring their child to the hospital for a detailed examination and diagnosis by a professional doctor.