Patient's question:
Red rashes all over the hands, feet, and buttocks appeared after taking the medicine, followed by diarrhea.Doctor's answer:
The main principle of hand, foot, and mouth disease treatment is symptomatic therapy. Antiviral drugs, heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injection of immune globulin. During the illness, it is important to enhance care for the child and maintain good oral hygiene. Gargling with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals is recommended, and a diet consisting of liquid and semi-liquid, non-irritating foods is advisable.