Question
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease and has a body temperature of 37.7 degrees. Is this normal? What methods can be used to slightly lower the body temperature?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses and usually comes with fever symptoms. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a check-up to determine the cause and receive targeted treatment. If it is a viral infection, active antiviral treatment should be pursued. Since the child already has hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor and avoid self-administering over-the-counter medications. They should follow the doctor’s instructions for proper medication use. At the same time, parents should provide sufficient care and attention to help the child recover quickly.