Patient's question:
8th might be because of playing basketball, which got contaminated. The basketball was a bit dirty, and that day while taking a nap, the baby suddenly had a slight fever. Then we used warm water to wipe the baby's back, and it felt better. However, by the morning of the third day, blisters had already started to appear under the chin. Yesterday, the baby was taken to Renmin Hospital for a thorough examination, and it was confirmed to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. There were blisters on the feet, chin, mouth, and ears. The doctor prescribed Pudilan antiviral oral liquid, Xiao Er Qiao Qing Re Granules, and then used calamine lotion externally in combination (adding some for bathing). There were no abnormal symptoms like itching, lack of spirits, poor appetite, or lack of response...Previous Treatment and Effects: This is the first time this has happened. Before, the baby had also had blisters, but the last time was likely due to a stomach issue, when the baby received injections at the hospital and drank herbal oral liquids.
What kind of help is needed: Is the baby's condition currently mild? How should everything be disinfected now? (We are now taking the towels used for bathing the baby out to dry.) The baby is currently taking these medications. Can the baby also take calcium and zinc oral liquid? If the baby gets sick again, should they still take Ribavirin Granules, cross-linked Vitamin B, and Vitamin C? How will the baby be automatically immune after recovery? Thank you, doctor! Please help me clarify these questions one by one!
Doctor's answer:
A 4-year-3-month-old child has had hand, foot, and mouth disease again. Please follow the doctor's guidance to provide symptomatic treatment for clearing internal heat.Advice: The treatment can be based on the combination of the herbal formula Xiaobai San. Currently, the condition is mild, and it is recommended to be hospitalized for close observation to check if there is a recurrence of internal heat symptoms. At this time, oral calcium and zinc supplements should not be given, and digestive vitamins should also be avoided. Only anti-inflammatory medication is recommended. After recovery, if the immunity does not decline, antibodies will be formed to prevent recurrence.