Question
What causes shaking in children with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, often affecting children under the age of 5. Symptoms include fever, oral ulcers, and rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth. During the course of the illness, children may experience shaking symptoms, which could be due to elevated body temperature, dehydration, or neurological impairment. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and promptly administer antipyretics, replenish fluids and electrolytes, and take their child to the hospital for examination if necessary. Typically, hand, foot, and mouth disease resolves within a week, but if complications arise, a longer recovery period and professional treatment may be required.