Patient's question:
Patient age, one week old. The child has small red bumps around the lips, and there were also ulcers in the mouth a few days ago. Today, it was noticed that there were also bumps on the hands, and there is also a runny nose and dry stools, sometimes once every two days. Currently, Xiao'er Qingjie Liquid, Fishgarlic Granules, and Chuli Jin have been used to treat it. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease? Besides using the medicine at home, is there anything else that can be used?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described, the medication at home is not effective, and it is also possible that it could be hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and is a self-limiting illness. Mild cases can heal on their own within about a week without treatment. Treatment is based on antiviral therapy. Lingyangjiao Granules and Antiviral Oral Liquid are both antiviral medications, and only one should be taken. 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, children can be given enough care and attention, and their diet should be paid close attention to. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!