Patient's question:
These past few days, the child hasn't been eating well, and there's a white blister on the sole of their foot. There are also two white spots on the back of the index finger. Additionally, there's one in the mouth. They don't have a fever or drool excessively. Could this be a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease? Please, experts, reply to me quickly. I'm very anxious! I'm so worried...Doctor's answer:
In your case, it may be caused by a viral infection, and there is no specific treatment available. The main approach is still general supportive therapy and symptomatic treatment. Antibiotics or sulfonamides are ineffective. Some antiviral drugs, such as idoxuridine, ara-A (cytarabine), and acyclovir, may have some efficacy against herpesvirus infections. Interferon is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that inhibits both DNA and RNA viruses. Triazofuridine may have an inhibitory effect on certain viruses, such as the virus causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. Amantadine can prevent influenza. Traditional Chinese medicine may have some efficacy in alleviating symptoms of certain viral diseases and shortening the course of the illness.