Patient's question:
Patient is female, 3 years old, in good health. The past two days, for some unknown reason, she has developed numerous small bumps on her hands and they are itchy.Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is important to take antiviral medication promptly. It is recommended to receive intravenous or oral Ribavirin, Qingkailing, or Banlangen treatment. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medication should be taken. Otherwise, physical cooling methods should be used, and the child should drink more water, be isolated for treatment, and prevent cross-infection.There are many causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is confirmed to have the disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastrointestinal decompression measures, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let the child develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.