Patient's question:
A 3-year-old child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, with occasional intermittent low fever around 37.5°C. They visited the children's hospital twice and were prescribed some antiviral medications, had one blood test, and now have many blisters in their mouth and a larger ulcer, constantly complaining of mouth pain. Currently, one of the medications prescribed by the doctor is a spray. What should the doctor do next? Seeking professional guidance, thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello! Your baby has hand-foot-mouth disease and is currently recovering after treatment. The typical course of the illness lasts about 2-3 weeks. Due to severe oral ulcers, the recovery process is slower, and it is necessary to continue using topical sprays and taking multiple vitamins orally. The baby should stay isolated at home, drink plenty of water and fruit juices like watermelon juice or pear juice, and eat sweet porridge or lotus root powder.If the baby has persistent high fever, continuous crying, headache and vomiting, or appears lethargic, it is important to seek medical attention again, as the condition may have worsened. The doctor will provide further treatment based on the situation.
Wishing your child a speedy recovery!