Questions
What symptoms might a child experience during the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease? After taking my daughter to the hospital for an intravenous drip today, she has a slight fever at home, with a temperature of 37.7°C. Is this situation normal? What precautions should I take?
Answers
Slight fever can be a possible normal reaction during the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease. This condition usually starts with a fever, which may not be very obvious. Typically, blisters appear in the mouth within 1 to 2 days after the fever, which then form ulcers and may cause throat pain. The child may refuse to eat or drool as a result. Based on your description, the fever after your daughter came home may be a normal reaction. It is recommended that you bring your child to a specialist doctor for further examination tomorrow. Follow the doctor’s guidance in treating hand, foot, and mouth disease and observe your child’s other symptoms. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to help them absorb vitamins and prevent gastrointestinal problems. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.