Question
My child, who is 6 years old, had a fever of 39 degrees seven days ago. The fever lasted for two days and has since subsided. However, for the past two days, they have been complaining of a sore throat, and I noticed that their throat is red with a small bubble. There are no blisters on their hands or feet. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Sore throat with redness and bubbles is often a symptom of inflammation caused by a cold, and it is definitely not hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a check-up. They can take some over-the-counter cold medications such as Banlangen, drink plenty of water, and maintain a light diet. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be quite harmful to children. It is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it is important to give children enough attention and care, pay close attention to their dietary issues, and hope that they can recover quickly!