Patient's question:
My son is two years old. A few days ago, I noticed that his hands and feet had developed many small red bumps, and some of them had white spots. They kept getting more and more, and they were also on his buttocks and legs. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease and that he needed to be hospitalized for treatment. What are some effective treatments for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Currently, there are no specific antiviral drugs or specific treatments for hand, foot, and mouth disease. For mild cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, symptomatic treatment is primarily used (fever-reducing medications, antibiotics for bacterial infections), along with ensuring adequate sleep, a light diet, and oral and skin care. If the hand, foot, and mouth disease is severe (symptoms such as persistent high fever, headache, vomiting, limb tremors, difficulty breathing, rapid or slow heartbeat, etc.), it is necessary to seek hospital treatment promptly.