Question

Yesterday at 5:30 PM, after picking up my child from kindergarten, I noticed they had a fever of 39.3°C. Upon examining their mouth, I found it full of ulcers, so we went to the hospital for a shot to reduce the fever. Today, they haven’t had a fever. At noon, I noticed red spots on the baby’s heels and buttocks, but they are not feverish. I called a doctor friend who suggested it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, they recommended taking Pudelin oral liquid and spraying Livalin at home if there is no fever. I want to ask the doctor if intravenous fluid treatment is necessary!

Answer

Based on your description, your child’s condition may be hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the symptoms are not severe. In this case, there is no need for intravenous fluid treatment; oral medication can be used for treatment. My experience suggests that using cimetidine tablets (a stomach medicine with special efficacy for herpes) alone for treatment is recommended; it usually takes effect within a day and can heal within 3-4 days of continuous use.