Is the Small Red Dots on a 3-Year-Old’s Hands and Feet Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Is the small red dots on a 3-year-old’s hands and feet hand, foot, and mouth disease? They’ve had these for two days now, with small red dots also appearing inside their mouth.

Answer

According to the characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the child does not have a fever, it may not be caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease usually comes with fever. It is recommended to see a doctor promptly for examination and to take oral medication for treatment. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has various causes. If diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, it should be treated in accordance with the doctor’s advice and good hygiene habits should be maintained. Parents should avoid letting their children have a preference for certain foods and maintain a balanced diet.