Patient's question:
My baby is currently 2.5 years old. Last Saturday afternoon, I noticed my baby was restless and took them to the hospital. The doctor informed me that it was hand, foot, and mouth disease, and the situation was urgent. When the little one was admitted to the hospital, they had prominent wheezing and vomiting symptoms. I would like to consult on how to handle my baby's hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you: The main treatment principle is symptomatic treatment. Antiviral medications, heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular immunoglobulin. During the illness, it's important to enhance care for the child and maintain good oral hygiene. Gargling with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals is recommended, and a diet consisting of liquid and semi-liquid, non-irritating foods is advisable. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to complications such as myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, and remittent paralysis.