Question
My baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease, with blisters only on the hands, feet, and buttocks. There is no fever. We went to the hospital and the doctor said the symptoms are mild, and prescribed antiviral oral liquid and recovery new liquid - one to take and one to apply. Now it’s the third day, and blisters have also appeared on the knee. Is this a severe condition, and do we need to administer intravenous injections for treatment?
Answer
The appearance of blisters on the knee is not a sign of severe illness but rather due to the blisters not fully erupting during the course of the disease. As long as the child’s mental state is good, it usually indicates that the condition is not severe. If the child is willing to cooperate with taking medication and applying it, then oral medication treatment is sufficient; there is no need for immediate intravenous fluid administration. If the child can’t eat or drink anything, then intravenous treatment may be necessary. You can add cotton camomile tea to be frequently taken, which can help cool heat and moisten the body. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and treatment under the doctor’s guidance.