Question
My child has been running a fever for the past few days and has been receiving injections for two days now. Now, rashes have appeared on their hands, feet, and body. What could this be?
Answer
Hello, based on the description, your child may have hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, with common symptoms including fever, oral ulcers, and rashes on the hands, feet, and buttocks. Treatment-wise, it mainly involves symptomatic treatment, including administration of antiviral drugs, antipyretics, and painkillers, as well as maintaining adequate fluid intake. Additionally, since hand, foot, and mouth disease is contagious, it is also important to maintain personal hygiene at home and take appropriate isolation measures to prevent cross-infection. In terms of prevention, parents should pay attention to their child’s balanced diet, avoid picky eating, and regularly take their child for health check-ups to ensure their health. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, and prevent the spread of the virus.