Question
Last month on the 21st, my child had hand, foot, and mouth disease. After taking medication for a few days, we stopped the medication on the 28th, and it seemed to have healed. The blisters had also started to peel off. But yesterday, I noticed a blister appeared on my child’s right hand, and there’s also one on the left foot. I’m very worried! Is this a recurrence of the disease?
Answer
Based on your description, it seems that your child may be experiencing a recurrence of hand, foot, and mouth disease after recovery. Although most cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease typically heal within 5 to 10 days on their own, complications such as aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, and myocarditis can sometimes occur. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for a check-up and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.