Question
A 10-month-old girl has developed a rash and experienced a fever, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius last evening, accompanied by one episode of vomiting. After sweating on the third day, her fever subsided, and she went to the local hospital for a consultation. The doctor diagnosed her with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. In this situation, do you need to seek medical treatment?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common viral infection characterized by rashes on the palms of hands, soles of feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth. It is contagious. If fever is present, it is advisable to undergo a blood test and consider antiviral treatment. Additionally, isolation observation should be maintained, and if vomiting occurs, an EEG should be performed. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can have a significant impact on a child’s health. Once related symptoms are detected, children should be taken to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately. In daily life, parents should focus on their child’s balanced nutrition to promote recovery.