Question
After the hand, foot, and mouth disease has healed, there’s a bit of a low-grade fever. Is it a recurrence?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically presents with blisters and fever, and most children recover quickly. However, severe cases often start with drowsiness, so it’s important to be vigilant about breathing conditions, especially the occurrence of neurogenic pulmonary edema. In extremely rare cases, the condition can worsen rapidly within 1 to 2 hours and become life-threatening. It is advised to closely monitor the child and avoid moving them to prevent exacerbation of the condition. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has various causes. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and maintain good hygiene habits. Parents should also be cautious about avoiding picky eating in children and maintain a balanced diet.