Patient's question:
A 2-year-old child had hand, foot, and mouth disease a week ago with some coughing. Until today, she has been vomiting yesterday and today. It is not clear whether the vomiting is caused by a cold or by something she ate.Previous Treatment and Effect:
The hand, foot, and mouth disease was diagnosed at Lishui Hospital. Blood tests were normal, no fever, no medication allergies, and no family history of genetic diseases.
Desired Help:
The doctor prescribed Lanqin Oral Liquid, but she dislikes the bitterness and refuses to drink it. Later, the clinic prescribed Erythromycin Granules and Cefixime Granules, but she also refuses to take them. Please provide some advice.
Doctor's answer:
For simple hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the symptoms are mild, medication is not necessary. It is important to drink more water and carefully monitor the condition. If symptoms such as fever and cough reappear, medication should be taken. Currently, the child is experiencing cough and dry vomiting. Based on the blood test results, antiviral medication is recommended. The virus is easily fragmented, and bacterial infection can then alleviate the condition. Since the child has difficulty taking oral medication, intravenous infusion treatment is advised.