Question
My child is three years old. He was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the health center two days ago. The child has not been crying or fussing, is in good spirits, and has no fever. He has been prescribed some medicine. However, on the third day today, I noticed that the rashes have increased and there are also rashes on the buttocks. Is this situation normal?
Answer
According to your description, your three-year-old child was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the health center. The child currently appears to be in good spirits and has no fever. However, rashes have appeared on the buttocks on the third day. This could be one of the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, but please note if the child shows signs of fever, listlessness, or other discomforts. If the situation worsens or any of these symptoms appear, please take your child back to the hospital for a re-examination and treatment immediately. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their children to a specialized hospital for a re-examination and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to help with digestion and vitamin intake to prevent diarrhea. I hope your child recovers soon.