Question
Last night while I was changing my daughter’s clothes, I noticed several small red bumps on her buttocks. Upon inspection, I found that she also has them on her hands and feet, with some areas having white blisters. She doesn’t have a fever and is in good spirits. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, your daughter’s condition is likely consistent with the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease does not always come with fever or poor spirits. Typically, severe cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease are the ones that present with severe systemic symptoms. Please note that hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease, so it’s important to avoid letting her come into contact with others and to maintain good personal hygiene habits such as frequent hand washing and ensuring good indoor air circulation. Additionally, ensuring adequate sleep is also important for recovery.