Patient's question:
Yesterday noon, I noticed some small red spots on my palm. Today, the small red bumps are still there.Treatment history and effectiveness:
The hospital conducted a thorough examination and said it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease. I received an intravenous drip yesterday and was prescribed one bottle of "Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Detoxifying Elixir."
How it can help:
Can drinking the medicine alone treat it? What kind of medicine should I take? Generally speaking, how long does it take to recover?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly affecting children. The treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease is most effective with traditional Chinese medicine. Generally, it involves a combination of oral medication and topical application to the mouth. Patients without complications can recover within about a week, with a good prognosis. Antiviral medications can also be used.It is important to regularly clean the child's oral cavity with warm water. Avoid consuming cold, spicy, or irritating foods, as well as salty foods, to prevent pain and refusal to eat. The diet should be easy to digest, with plenty of light, soft, and warm meals, along with drinking plenty of warm water.