Question
My one-and-a-half-year-old son has had hand, foot, and mouth disease with fever for three days. He was given an injection for fever reduction in the hospital and has been fever-free for three days now. Suddenly, red rashes appeared on his belly, buttocks, and thighs. He had normal appetite and spirits from yesterday morning until noon today. However, he didn’t eat much dinner at night but still seemed fine. What is this situation? Has hand, foot, and mouth disease not healed yet? How should we resolve this?
Answer
During the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease, if new rashes appear, it’s important to consider not only the relief of the disease but also allergies caused by medication or other factors. If the new rash is in the form of maculopapular eruptions, the possibility of allergy is quite high. If it’s a vesicular rash, it may indicate the expansion of the illness. With hand, foot, and mouth disease affecting the child, mothers must take their child to the doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misconceptions. It’s important to treat symptoms promptly. For parents, it’s crucial to carefully observe any changes in their child’s condition and do everything possible to help their child receive timely treatment for the disease.