Patient's question:
On the evening of June 10, a low fever appeared, followed by the discovery of red spots on the hands and feet. After a doctor's diagnosis, it was confirmed to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. The child was immediately given ribavirin and cephalexin, and a spray was used. On the 11th, the child was examined at the children's hospital, and it was determined that the condition was not severe. Only traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as granules of five-vitamin lysine and ribavirin spray, were prescribed. The child sometimes still had low fever (around 37.5°C) but was in good spirits. On the 13th, due to catching a cold, coughing began, and the fever rose to 39°C at night. After taking ibuprofen, the temperature dropped.Doctor's answer:
You can take antiviral medications, such as virazole and viramidine, etc. If you have a fever, you can use some traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat and detoxify. Hand, foot, and mouth disease may be combined with conditions such as myocarditis, encephalitis, and meningitis. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly, and B vitamins should be taken orally as soon as possible. This disease and the above medications should preferably be used in a hospital.