Patient's question:
My neighbor has a 10-year-old child who always likes to eat without washing his hands, eat some dirty things, and his mother has not disinfected his toys either. Over time, his resistance has become poor, and he has developed hand, foot, and mouth disease. Moreover, he has been feverish these past few days. Watching him makes me feel very heartbroken.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by viral infections. Treatment can involve the use of antiviral medications to control inflammation. Currently, commonly used antiviral medications are Western medicine-based. Additionally, oral traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties can be used for treatment. If the fever exceeds 38.5°C, non-steroidal drugs can be used to reduce fever and provide symptomatic relief. It is important to pay attention to children's hand hygiene, especially before meals.