Patient's question:
Can't tell what's different from before. A week ago, I got infected by other children. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: I had to wash my hands when using medicine and also took Banlangen. How can I fully recover? How is hand, foot, and mouth disease treated?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness among infants and children. It is characterized by fever, oral ulcers, and blisters.Recommendations:
1. Seek medical treatment at a hospital, take medication as prescribed by the doctor, and rest in bed.
2. If necessary, you may take traditional Chinese medicine, such as Xiao'er Yanbian Chongji, Qingkailin oral liquid, or Banlangen Chongji, among others.
3. Apply (Xigua Shuang) or Montmorillonite powder to the affected oral areas twice or three times a day.
4. Pay attention to oral and skin hygiene. Clean the mouth with physiological saline daily, and ensure close supervision of the patient to prevent scratching the skin blisters, which could lead to rupture and infection.
The above are suggestions for the question "How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease." I hope this helps. Wishing you good health!