Question
Hand, foot, and mouth disease has been ongoing for five days. After medication treatment, the rash on the hands and feet has subsided, but there are still red rashes on the front and back of the thighs, and the ulcers in the mouth have decreased. The child was infected by other children on May 7th, received treatment, and took medication during this period, with occasional fever symptoms. Today, after a detailed examination at the hospital, the doctor pointed out a bacterial infection. Concerned parents noticed that the child had a fever of 38.3 degrees again that evening, breathing rapidly, and wanted to know about the possible symptoms of myocarditis caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
Fever and rapid breathing do not necessarily mean myocarditis. It is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for further examination to determine if there is a concurrent lung disease. If diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease and experiencing fever and rapid breathing, an ECG and chest X-ray may be necessary for an accurate diagnosis of myocarditis. Does the child have a cough? Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children’s health. Once symptoms are detected, children should be taken to a regular hospital for treatment immediately, and attention should be paid to their care in daily life.