Question
My daughter has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and she has been running a fever for five consecutive days. I am very worried. On the first day, her fever was 38 degrees Celsius, and on the third and fourth days, it was around 37 degrees Celsius. Today, her fever reached 38.5 degrees Celsius, and I managed to cool her down to the lowest of 37.9 degrees. I want to ask the doctor what this situation is, as I and my family are desperate.
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly occurring in children under 5 years old, leading to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. For general treatment, antiviral medications are mainly used, along with drinking ingredients like banlangen. In summer, do not let children drink unboiled water or consume cold drinks excessively. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them and pay attention to hygiene. Children with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease are at risk, so mothers must take their children for immediate medical treatment to avoid various misconceptions. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. For parents, it is crucial to closely observe any changes in their child’s symptoms and do their best to assist in timely disease treatment.