Patient's question:
The child was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease three days ago, but only has a few on the hands and mouth, with no symptoms on the feet or in the mouth. Then, they started coughing slightly and had a stuffy nose. From October 19th, it was diagnosed as an allergic cough caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. How should the child be treated for the hand, foot, and mouth disease diagnosed three days ago?Doctor's answer:
Based on the clinical symptoms you provided, it appears you have mild to moderate hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the cough is not severe, there's no need to be overly anxious. Additionally, since Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection has already persisted for over 20 days, the current cough may not be related to the Mycoplasma infection. Therefore, taking azithromycin is unnecessary. Currently, oral antiviral medication is needed to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease.Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children. Once a mother notices her child's symptoms, she should take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. At the same time, attention should be paid to the child's care. It is recommended to follow a light diet and avoid spicy foods. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover quickly!