Patient's question:
My baby was a bit unwell yesterday. He wouldn't eat anything at first, and I thought he just wasn't hungry. But by the evening, I noticed he had a slight fever and small red spots on his hands and feet, so he kept crying. I took him to the nearby hospital, and the doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. What medicine is best for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness that also requires isolation treatment. It is generally considered to be related to viral infection. Fever associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease also needs treatment and observation, oral antiviral medication, topical ointment application, attention to skin hygiene, and avoiding spicy or "heating" foods. During fever, it is important to drink plenty of warm water. Treatment usually needs to be maintained for about 7-10 days, with close monitoring of the condition. If the fever does not subside, it is necessary to seek medical attention.