Question
There are small red bumps on my hands and feet, and also on my buttocks. There are ulcers in my mouth. I noticed the red bumps two days ago, and today I found out that they are small red bumps. How should I handle persistent fever in hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, considering the recurrent fever symptoms possibly caused by the hand, foot, and mouth disease virus, it is best to promptly go to the hospital for a blood routine test for diagnosis and symptomatic treatment. If the body temperature is below 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken to reduce fever. Children can be affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, so parents must take their child to a doctor for immediate treatment and avoid self-medicating to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is important to pay close attention to any changes in their child’s condition and do their best to assist in timely treatment of the disease.