Question
My child is two and a half years old and has started to develop red rashes on their feet, which are somewhat hard. There are no rashes on their hands, but a few red rashes have appeared on the right cheek. Today, the child has a slight fever. We went to see a doctor, and no abnormalities were found in the throat. The doctor said it’s not hand, foot, and mouth disease. How can we further diagnose whether it is hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, your child’s condition may not be hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, it is still recommended to use antiviral medication and pay attention to any changes in the condition. Family members should take the child to see a doctor promptly and avoid self-medication to prevent delays in treatment.