Question
The child has a strong itching sensation on the palms of their hands and soles of their feet, especially severe at night. There are grains the size of rice on the back of their feet. Is this a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease characterized by atypical red spots appearing on the mouth, hands, and feet, accompanied by fever. According to your description, the child has been showing symptoms for over half a month and also has an itchy sensation. Currently, hand, foot, and mouth disease is not considered. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a specialist follow-up examination and to receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give the child some juice to help supplement vitamins and prevent diarrhea. We hope the child can recover quickly.