The whole leg of the patient with hand, foot and mouth disease is covered with rashes

Patients with hand, foot and mouth disease have rashes all over their legs. Common causes are high fever, long course of illness, allergies, abnormal autoimmune system, secondary bacterial infection, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for appropriate treatment.

1. High fever: Patients with hand, foot and mouth disease may have high fever and sweat a lot. The sweat irritates the legs and induces rashes. The onset is usually rapid and accompanied by itching. Wipe off the sweat with warm water in time and take antipyretic measures.

2. Long course of disease: Hand, foot and mouth disease may cause rashes on the skin surface. If not treated in time, the course of the disease will be long and the area of ​​the rash will be larger, sometimes on the legs. Hand, foot and mouth disease should be treated in time. After symptoms are found, take medication as prescribed by the doctor, such as oseltamivir phosphate granules, ribavirin granules, Lanqin oral liquid, Pudilan anti-inflammatory oral liquid, etc., to control the course of the disease.

3. Allergy: Some drugs are used in the treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease, but due to physical reasons, the patient is allergic to these drugs, which may manifest as a large rash on the legs, usually accompanied by itching. You can stop using the drugs that cause allergies, and generally the condition will improve naturally.

4. Abnormal autoimmune system: If you have a weak constitution and abnormal immune system function, and your immune system function further declines after contracting hand, foot and mouth disease, you may develop leg rashes. You must pay attention to strengthening nutrition, exercising properly, and enhancing your own immunity.

5. Secondary bacterial infection: Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by viral infection. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, it may cause symptoms such as leg rash and pain. You can follow the doctor's advice to use antibiotics such as cefixime tablets, amoxicillin capsules, and azithromycin dispersible tablets for treatment.

It may also be caused by diseases such as psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition. At the same time, pay attention to a light diet to reduce irritation.