Patient's question:
Red spots are present on the child's hands, feet, and mouth, with yellow spots in the mouth. The child is 8 months old and feels itchy on their hands and feet. White blood cell count is 24.42.Previous treatment and effectiveness:
Received intravenous infusion, recommended to continue for one week.
Type of help needed:
Will the white blood cell count be high?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease commonly found in children, caused by enteroviruses. The most effective treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease is traditional Chinese medicine. Generally, it involves a combination of oral medication and topical application to the mouth. Patients without complications can usually recover within about a week, with a good prognosis. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment.It is important to clean the child's oral cavity with warm water at regular intervals. 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.