Patient's question:
Doctor, my child is 6 years old. These past few days, he has been having a fever. Yesterday, I took him to the hospital, and they said he has hand, foot, and mouth disease. It has now led to complications, encephalitis, and the situation is quite serious. Could you please tell me what to do about hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated with encephalitis?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated with encephalitis is very serious and also requires timely hospitalization for observation and treatment. If not treated promptly, the condition may worsen, and hospitalization with persistent treatment will gradually improve it. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally related to viral infections and may require oral antiviral medication. It is also important to drink plenty of warm water and avoid spicy or irritating foods. The treatment usually lasts for 7-10 days, and during fever, it is necessary to drink more warm water.