Does taking medicine help with hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

After taking the medicine for two days, the effect isn't very good. Two of the original red spots on my hands have turned into white pimples, and my saliva hasn't stopped; it keeps flowing.

Doctor's answer:

Use antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir and virazole, if fever occurs, some traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying can be used. Hand, foot, and mouth disease may be combined with conditions such as myocarditis, encephalitis, and meningitis. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. There are many triggers for hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and maintain a balanced diet.

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