Patient's question:
My child is 12 years old this year. Recently, he accidentally contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease while attending classes at school. He has just been diagnosed with encephalitis at the hospital, so I specifically came here to ask the doctor how to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated with encephalitis.Doctor's answer:
If there is a concurrent hand-foot disease with encephalitis, it should be considered as a result of a viral infection. Proper rest should be taken, and strenuous activities should be avoided. A light diet should be followed, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Ensure adequate sleep, and antiviral medications can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Intravenous fluids can be administered, and medications such as acyclovir, ribavirin, anti-inflammatory huajing, and vitamin C can be used for treatment. Please follow your doctor's advice when taking specific medications.