Is the Oral Ulcer and Red Bumps on the Buttocks Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

An 18-month-old baby has oral ulcers and a fever of 38 degrees. The doctor diagnosed it as herpangina. In the afternoon, they discovered small red bumps on the buttocks. Is the oral ulcer with red bumps on the buttocks hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

This condition is not necessarily hand, foot, and mouth disease. According to the doctor’s diagnosis, your baby’s oral ulcers are caused by the herpangina virus. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be more harmful to children, so it’s recommended that you take your child to a specialist for a follow-up examination and treatment under the doctor’s guidance. In daily life, you can give your baby enough care and attention, especially pay attention to their diet. We hope your baby can recover quickly!