Patient's question:
At half a year old, with red and swollen gums, fever, and blisters on the body, dry cough. Regarding the past treatment and its effectiveness at Beijing Anzhen Hospital, could Azithromycin be used for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
According to the description of the condition, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus. During treatment, pay attention to isolation to prevent cross-infection. Maintain a constant supply of indoor air, with appropriate temperature and humidity. Drink plenty of water and consume light, easily digestible liquid diets. Oral antiviral medication such as oseltamivir particles, as well as traditional Chinese medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying, such as antiviral oral liquid, can be used for treatment. The course of the disease is about one week, and full recovery can be achieved. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is recommended that family members take the child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is okay to give the child some juice, which is beneficial for digestion and vitamin absorption, and can help prevent stomach problems. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!