Patient's question:
Male. 5 and a half years old. Two days ago, he had a fever, but now he doesn't have a fever anymore. However, there are red sores on the upper palate of his mouth, and also on his tongue. Today, small red spots appeared on his hands and feet, which are not painful or itchy. The child has been saying his mouth hurts and hasn't been eating. His bowel movements are dry.He wants to get an IV drip, but the doctor said since he doesn't have a fever, he doesn't need to get a shot.
Doctor's answer:
Children with hand, foot, and mouth disease generally have their body temperature return to normal within 2 to 3 days. The rashes on the hands and feet usually absorb within 2 to 3 days without leaving scabs. The blisters and ulcers in the mouth can last for about a week. Typically, antiviral medications can be effective, such as traditional Chinese medicines: Daqingye oral liquid, Antiviral oral liquid, and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid; Western medicines: Ribavirin tablets or oral liquid, both of which can have good efficacy.