Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, recently the child has a slight fever and small red spots on the palms and mouth. How should I handle enterovirus hand, foot, and mouth disease if it is detected?Doctor's answer:
First, perform isolation to prevent reinfection. Then, use antiviral medications and heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines for treatment. Pay attention to trimming the child's nails to prevent reinfection caused by scratching the skin. Try to consume more foods rich in vitamins. In addition to treatment, patients need to maintain a regular schedule, take good care to stay warm, eat light and soft foods, keep the room well-ventilated, and drink plenty of hot water to enhance their physical fitness and prevent the occurrence of diseases.