How to treat early hand, foot, and mouth disease

Patient's question:

Two days ago, I noticed red rashes on my hands, but there was no fever, and no rashes were found in my mouth. Just now, a red rash appeared on my foot, but no other symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease were observed.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to your description, it is likely hand, foot, and mouth disease. It should be examined in detail to confirm, and active treatment should be given. Daily, a balanced diet should be maintained, plenty of water should be drunk, and skin cleanliness should be kept. Avoid harmful stimuli, and symptomatic treatment should be supplemented, such as applying calamine lotion for itchy rashes. With a viral infection, drugs like ribavirin granules should be used. Generally, it can improve on its own. There are many causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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