Question
My child has developed many small blisters on the hands and feet recently. I thought it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease, but what if hand, foot, and mouth disease doesn’t cause fever and there are blisters on the hands? Is this symptom hand, foot, and mouth disease? Do I need to go to the hospital for a check-up? Do I need to take any medicine first? Besides diet, what else should I be aware of?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby’s condition is quite normal. Some patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease do not have fever. They usually have mild symptoms. If there is a recurrence of high fever that does not subside, you should consider the possibility of severe illness and seek immediate treatment. For now, you can give your baby symptomatic medication. Your baby’s diet should be light and hygienic, wash hands frequently, and avoid contact with others.