Question
My son is five years old and contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease a week ago. After being administered intravenous fluids for three days, he began to experience high fever again, accompanied by abdominal pain and headache. Today is the sixth day, and besides the two episodes of high fever each day, all other symptoms have disappeared, and his appetite has returned to normal. What could be the cause of the fever in a 5-year-old with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Fever is just a symptom; it’s crucial to identify the cause and provide targeted treatment for the best outcome. I suggest your child drinks plenty of water, gets adequate rest, pays attention to diet, and undergoes further checks to confirm if there are other conditions requiring treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children, so I recommend that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up consultation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to replenish vitamins and prevent diarrhea, hoping for a quick recovery!