Patient's question:
Already treated for more than ten days. Past treatment history and effectiveness: Currently, there are no obvious symptoms in all aspects, just right-hand weakness, unable to lift it up, but small hands can still hold things normally. How should the treatment be?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly occurring in children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in some cases, it may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis.Medical advice: Antiviral medications, cooling and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbal medicines, and vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injections of immunoglobulin. During the illness, it is important to provide enhanced 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. It is suggested that parents take their children to seek medical attention as soon as possible.