Patient's question:
My daughter got hand, foot, and mouth disease. She received injections for three days, and now she has finally recovered. She is now taking traditional Chinese medicine, but she has diarrhea after drinking it, and also says she has stomach pain. I wonder what causes stomach pain when one gets hand, foot, and mouth disease.Doctor's answer:
Generally, hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is caused by a viral infection. If it's a viral infection, using antiviral medication is usually more effective. If you take traditional Chinese medicine, it can easily cause certain harm to a child's spleen and stomach. In your case, it's better to stop taking traditional Chinese medicine and just let him recover without medication. Pay attention to his diet and make sure to wash his face before meals to maintain good personal hygiene. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be very harmful to children. Once a mom notices her child's symptoms, she should take them to a regular hospital for treatment immediately. At the same time, pay close attention to the child's diet and follow a proper diet, avoiding cold foods. We hope the child can receive symptomatic treatment and recover quickly!