Question
My baby has a small bump on the back of his foot again, it’s very itchy, and now there’s another bright bump after scratching it. Two days later, several red rashes appeared on the inner side of his thigh, and then red rashes also appeared around his scrotum. Are these symptoms characteristic of hand, foot, and mouth disease? How can I determine if my baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically starts with upper respiratory symptoms, followed by blisters on the hands, feet, inside the mouth, and buttocks. Sometimes patients may also experience common symptoms such as fever, with fluid inside the blisters. Based on your description, we cannot make a definitive diagnosis. We recommend that you take your baby to the hospital immediately for an accurate diagnosis and treatment advice.