Question
My daughter is five months old and had a fever of 39°C. After the fever subsided, I noticed white spots on her tongue and am worried about a recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
Based on the description, the condition of your daughter does not appear to be a recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically comes with rashes in multiple parts of the body and symptoms such as low-grade fever, fatigue, and poor appetite several days before onset. Even if it is hand, foot, and mouth disease, there is no need to worry excessively, as the vast majority of children can recover on their own without special treatment. Pay attention to your child’s diet, observe closely, and if necessary, take your child to the hospital for examination. It is recommended that you take your child to a specialist for a follow-up visit and treat under the doctor’s guidance. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to aid digestion and supplement vitamins, prevent diarrhea, and wish for your child’s early recovery!