Patient's question:
On the evening of April 8, 2013, there were red blisters on the hands and feet, mouth ulcers, and loss of appetite. The nearby hospital administered injections, but due to the child being too small, it was difficult to inject the medication, and the drugs were hard to feed in.Doctor's answer:
The main principle of hand, foot, and mouth disease treatment is symptomatic therapy. Antiviral drugs, heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injection of immunoglobulin. During the illness, it is important to enhance care for the child and maintain good oral hygiene. Gargling with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals is recommended, and food should be liquid or semi-liquid, avoiding irritating foods.