Patient's question:
My daughter is two years old and has hand, foot, and mouth disease. She has it on her hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. Can she recover without intravenous fluids?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by viral infections. It is recommended to give children appropriate oral antiviral liquids or ribavirin antibiotics for treatment. During the treatment period, pay attention to providing children with adequate fluids and a light diet, while also maintaining good local hygiene. Since children are threatened by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take them to the hospital for timely treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is important to closely monitor the child's condition and provide as much support as possible to help them recover from the disease in a timely manner.