Patient's question:
My baby is three years old. Recently, I noticed that my baby has developed many small blisters on their hands, along with symptoms of coughing and fever. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease and prescribed medication. After taking it for two or three days, there hasn’t been much improvement, so I’d like to ask what medication is most effective for hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious infectious disease caused by a viral infection. When children have hand, foot, and mouth disease, it is best to avoid contact with other infants and young children to prevent cross-infection. It is recommended to take some antiviral and detoxification drugs. For treatment, it is essential to drink plenty of cool water and avoid spicy and high-calorie foods. If fever requires oral antipyretics to reduce fever, it is necessary to maintain a light diet and consume some easily digestible soft foods.