Question
My daughter has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away for several days. Yesterday, blisters started appearing in her mouth again, and the antipyretics and anti-inflammatory medications she took didn’t work. This morning, I noticed several red spots on her body. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, the doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. I want to know what detailed blood tests are needed for hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
If your child’s mouth starts to break out with blisters and fever, it’s highly probable that it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. You should closely observe their hands, feet, buttocks, and other areas for any recurrence of red blisters. It’s best to have your child seen by a pediatrician at a professional hospital for inpatient treatment. At home, pay attention to their body temperature, prevent catching a cold or getting chilled, avoid difficult-to-digest foods, drink plenty of water, and avoid extremely cold drinks. Follow the doctor’s treatment plan. Through blood routine tests, carefully check how the white blood cell count is elevated. It’s best to also be on a symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication while taking a cephalosporin antibiotic to enhance the effect.