Question
Is my baby’s three-week cough hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on the above situation, the baby may have an upper respiratory infection rather than hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically comes with red rashes appearing on the mouth, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and buttocks. Since these areas of the baby have not shown any rash, it is not hand, foot, and mouth disease. After taking medication for five days, the baby’s symptoms should gradually improve. Please note to give your baby plenty of water and keep the indoor air circulating. If you are concerned about hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist clinic for a follow-up visit and treat under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, give your child enough attention and care, pay attention to their dietary issues, and hope they recover soon.