Patient's question:
A 16-month-old boy, who had a fever of 38.5°C the night before yesterday, took medicine and his temperature dropped immediately. The next day, he went to the hospital for a check-up and blood tests. The doctor said everything was normal, but there was a one-millimeter sore on his oral gums. About a week ago, he had four or five small, soybean-sized bumps on his ankles, and a red spot on his foot. The child has been very fussy for the past two days and only had a bowel movement once in those two days!Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be caused by a viral infection. There is no specific treatment, and the main approach is systemic supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used, as herbal remedies may have some efficacy in alleviating symptoms of certain viral diseases and shortening the course of the illness. There are multiple causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their child develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.