Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 21 years old. This time, around the 18th, she experienced pain in her mouth and throat, along with some broken blisters. Blisters similar to blood appeared on her upper palate, and she also developed blisters on her hands. However, she did not have a fever, and there were no blisters on her feet. On the 20th, she went to the hospital, where the doctor examined her and suspected hand, foot, and mouth disease, prescribing only two days of medication. After taking one dose, she noticed blisters on her feet by that evening, and more blisters appeared on her hands.Treatment history and effectiveness: No known allergies.
What kind of help is desired:
1. How severe is her condition?
2. During the illness, what adjustments should she make at home? What foods and fruits should she eat more of?
Doctor's answer:
The treatment principles for hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily focus on symptomatic treatment. Antiviral medications, heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, as well as vitamins B and C, can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injection of immune globulin. During the illness, it is important to enhance care for the child and maintain good oral hygiene. Before and after defecation, face washing with physiological saline or warm water is recommended. Food should consist of liquid and semi-liquid, non-irritating options. We advise you to actively seek treatment.