Patient's question:
My child recently had hand, foot, and mouth disease and hasn't been to school, recovering at home. I want to know how to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in children.Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting illness. Without complications, it can heal on its own within a week. Oral antiviral and fever-reducing medications can be taken. The hand, foot blisters should be kept clean to prevent infection. Mouth blisters require a light diet and avoid spicy foods. To prevent hand, foot, and mouth disease, personal hygiene must be paid attention to, oral hygiene should be maintained to prevent secondary bacterial infection, and rinse the mouth with warm water after meals. Pay attention to good indoor air circulation, appropriate temperature, drink more boiled water or refreshing drinks, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and thoroughly clean children's toys or other items. When hand, foot, and mouth disease is prevalent, parents should try to minimize children's visits to crowded public places to reduce the chance of infection.