Question
My child has hand, foot, and mouth disease with recurrent low fever that doesn’t subside. What should I do?
Answer
Persistent fever in hand, foot, and mouth disease may suggest a severe condition. Pay close attention to the child’s symptoms such as muscle tremors, dry vomiting, mental state, and bowel movements. It is recommended to check routine blood test . If the fever recurs, antiviral and antipyretic treatment is needed. If neurological symptoms appear, intravenous immunoglobulin administration may be necessary. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children. It is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and to receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, give the child enough attention and care, pay attention to dietary issues, and hope the child can recover quickly.