Question
Suddenly, red circular spots appear on the feet, without pain or itching, but they are painful when pressed. What could this be? Should I be worried?
Answer
Foot-and-mouth disease is caused by the foot-and-mouth disease virus, and its typical symptoms include mouth ulcers, myocarditis, heart failure, hoof blisters, and hoof rot. Patients may experience high fever that does not subside, followed by blisters and erosions appearing on the skin at the coronary band, hoof clefts, interdigital spaces, and heel of the hoof. Blisters and erosions may also appear on the lips, tongue, teeth, snout, and teats of lactating animals. In areas without fur, such as when blisters and erosions occur, symptoms such as hoof shedding and hoof rot may be severe. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for a detailed examination and receive appropriate treatment as advised by the doctor.