Question
The child has been running a fever for four days, with a fever every four hours on average, reaching a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius. It is accompanied by a runny nose and slight cough (up to two or three times a day). After a hospital urine test, the doctor diagnosed it as a viral cold. However, upon returning home, the child was found to have four small blisters on the tip of the tongue, two fewer than before. The doctor only checked the throat during the visit and did not examine the tongue, and I also forgot about this situation. Therefore, I would like to ask whether a peripheral blood test can diagnose hand, foot, and mouth disease? Are blisters on the tip of the tongue a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically presents with many blisters appearing on the palms of hands and soles of feet as well as inside the mouth. Blisters on the tip of the tongue are not typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, so you need not worry too much. If there are any issues detected by the doctor during examination, they will inform you. Your symptoms are caused by viral infection. As long as you take medication on time, drink plenty of water, and maintain a light diet, you should recover in a few days. These are my suggestions for the question “The child has been feverish for four days, with a fever every four hours on average.” I hope this helps you. Wishing you well.