Question
My daughter started with a low fever and loss of appetite at midnight, with red rashes on her hands and feet. By afternoon, red rashes appeared again on her groin, buttocks, and back. Blisters also appeared around the root of her thigh and in the pelvic area. What is this situation?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can cause rashes to appear on the hands, feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth, usually accompanied by fever. Common causes include viral infections, but bacterial infections are also possible. Urinalysis should be conducted on the patient to determine the presence of bacteria, viruses, or mycoplasma infections, and medication should be administered based on the results. If the urinalysis shows severe infection, hospitalization for intravenous fluid therapy may be required. Parents should closely monitor the patient’s symptoms, ensure a light diet, and seek medical attention promptly to avoid blind use of over-the-counter medications. Timely and appropriate treatment for the patient is very important.