Patient's question:
Yesterday at 5:30 PM after leaving kindergarten, I noticed I had a fever of 39.3°C. Then I looked in my mouth and found ulcers all over. I went to the hospital for a fever-reducing shot. As of now, I haven’t had a fever. At noon today, I noticed red spots all over my heels and buttocks, but no fever. I called a doctor friend for advice, and they said it’s hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, since I don’t have a fever, they recommended taking oral Pudilan oral liquid and spraying Ribavirin. I want to ask the doctor, is it necessary to receive intravenous treatment? How should I treat a 3.5-year-old child with hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is possible that the baby may have hand, foot, and mouth disease, but it is not severe. This condition does not require intravenous fluid treatment and can be treated with oral medication. According to my experience, I recommend taking [Cimetidine Tablets] (a stomach medicine with special efficacy on herpes) orally. It can take effect within one day, and taking it for about 3-4 days should lead to full recovery. Since the child is troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, the family must take the child to see a doctor and receive timely treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. It is important to provide symptomatic treatment promptly. For parents, it is essential to closely monitor the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.