Question

I had a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius this morning, with small bumps on my hands that are not very noticeable. I drank some traditional Chinese medicine and now my temperature is 37.4 degrees Celsius. I have mouth ulcers and I feel pretty good, no more fever.

Answer

Hello, consider it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be treated with antiviral medication for symptomatic treatment. Adhere to the course of treatment, which generally takes three to five days, and regularly check in. At the same time, drink plenty of water and take proper isolation and protection measures to prevent transmission. There are many causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should have a balanced diet and avoid irritating and cold foods.