Patient's question:
Hello, my daughter is two years and eight months old. Since this morning, she has been found to have red spots on her hands. In the afternoon, red spots were also found on her hands, feet, and mouth. She has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the hospital. The doctor prescribed Fenbid and Ribavirin injections. By the evening, she developed high fever, reaching 39 degrees Celsius. Currently, there are no signs of convulsions or seizures. Is this a severe condition? Does she need to be hospitalized?Doctor's answer:
Hello, consider hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be treated with symptomatic therapy using antiviral drugs. It is important to adhere to the treatment course, which generally lasts three to five days. Regular follow-up is necessary, along with drinking plenty of water and taking proper isolation and protective measures to prevent transmission.There are many factors that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with the condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, including dietary regulation, and help the child develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their child develop picky eating habits and ensure a balanced diet.