Question
A 2-year-old and 2-month-old child recently developed small red rash on their body. The rash fades to match the skin color after it disappears, with the main feature being small red spots scattered all over the body, more on the trunk and less on the face and below the elbows and knees. The rash appeared completely within 24 hours and completely disappeared within 1 to 2 days without leaving any scars. At the same time, there is swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, behind the ears, and behind the head, but no tenderness, which gradually subsides after the fever is gone for several weeks. Is this condition hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on the described typical clinical manifestations, a diagnosis can be made. The main treatment measures are symptomatic treatment. Physical cooling methods and antipyretic drugs can be used when there is high fever. If there is restlessness or convulsions, sedative drugs can be used. It is recommended to seek further evaluation and treatment from a professional physician.