Patient's question:
My child is two years old. The hospital did a thorough examination and said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. They prescribed some medicine, and I asked if they needed an intravenous drip. We are very anxious.Doctor's answer:
Hello. Based on the situation you described, it is inferred that a two-year-old child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is necessary to have intravenous fluids. Hello. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting illness. It is caused by enterovirus transmission. As long as the child does not have high fever and is in a good mental state, they can recover completely with oral medication. There is no need for intravenous fluids. If the child's mental state worsens again, or if they have recurring low-grade fever that does not subside, intravenous fluid therapy can be used. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment and follow the doctor's guidance for treatment. In daily life, it is beneficial to give the child some juice, which helps with digestion and vitamin absorption, and can prevent stomach issues. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!