Question
The child has a white pus-filled blister on the inside of the lips, but is in good spirits with no other symptoms. They just started kindergarten two days ago. How should treatment be approached? How can one distinguish between anger and hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, the likelihood of hand, foot, and mouth disease seems low, primarily considering it to be an inflammatory abscess. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness that may present with prodromal symptoms like fever, with rashes primarily appearing on the hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. These start as small red spots which quickly turn into blisters. This is the typical rash of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Currently, it is recommended that you observe for a while and no medication is needed at this stage. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease can greatly affect children, parents should immediately take their child to a regular hospital for treatment upon discovering symptoms. Also, pay attention to the child’s care. It is suggested to have appropriate diet and eat less spicy or irritating food. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover soon!