Patient's question:
Half a year old with fever. Loss of appetite. Red spots on May 5th. The cause of the illness is unknown.Past treatment and effectiveness: Went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are the treatments for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It occurs in children under the age of 5 and can lead to the appearance of blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and other parts. In a few cases, it may cause myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. Complications such as encephalitis may occur.Medical advice: Hand, foot, and mouth disease should be treated promptly. Antiviral medications, traditional Chinese herbal remedies for clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as vitamins B and C, can be taken. Oral administration is possible. The specific types of these medications should be arranged according to the hospital's plan.