Patient's question:
My daughter suddenly coughed and sneezed last night, then developed small rashes in the middle of the night, and she still refused to eat in the morning. I asked the family's old doctor, and he said my daughter had hand, foot, and mouth disease and needed to go to the hospital for treatment. What should I do if she gets hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is there any way to relieve it?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection, primarily treated with antiviral and symptomatic therapies. Oral antiviral medications can be taken, and a diet consisting of easily digestible soft foods is recommended. Avoid getting colds to prevent a decline in immunity. If fever occurs, antipyretic drugs should be taken concurrently. Clothing must be loose and breathable. Nails should be trimmed to prevent scratching and infection. The diet should be light in flavor.