Question
I spent a week at the children’s hospital, and after returning home one day, I started having dry heaves at night. I threw up several times throughout the night, and sometimes I would shiver. What could be the cause of dry heaving after the recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Dry heaving after hand, foot, and mouth disease may not be excluded as being related to the disease or viral herpes. In the early stages of hand, foot, and mouth disease, there may be mild upper respiratory symptoms. Due to the pain from oral ulcers, children may drool and refuse to eat. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection, which presents with blisters in the mouth and rashes on the palms and soles of the feet. Severe cases may include fever, but it will never cause dry heaving. Given the child’s current condition of dry heaving, it is recommended to undergo an EEG examination at the hospital to see if there is encephalitis. If there is encephalitis, then it needs to be checked whether it is caused by bacteria or viral infection. Take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for treatment and administer medications to nourish brain cells, as well as medications to reduce intracranial pressure.