How is hand, foot, and mouth disease usually treated?

Patient's question:

Skinning off the flesh, a bit painful. It might be related to getting hand, foot, and mouth disease from children. How to treat it

Doctor's answer:

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. Its main symptoms are the recurrence of blisters on the hands, feet, buttocks, and inside the mouth, accompanied by pain. Due to the risk of complications such as viral myocarditis and viral encephalitis if left untreated, active treatment is still necessary. Antiviral medications, such as oral antiviral liquids, can help prolong the course of the disease and prevent further complications.
When a child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take the child to seek immediate medical attention to avoid the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. Parents should provide the child with sufficient care and attention, doing their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the illness.