Patient's question:
My child is now attending kindergarten. Recently, I noticed that many children in the kindergarten have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. Unfortunately, my child also got infected. I would like to learn about the treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease. Could you please tell me what are the treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness, and children are more susceptible to it during childhood. There is no specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the first step is to isolate the child. Then, let the child rest at home, drink plenty of water, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Avoid spicy foods. If the condition is severe, you can give the child some antiviral medication. If you have a fever, you can take some fever-reducing medication.