Patient's question:
My baby is three years old. In July, he had hand, foot, and mouth disease and kept having a fever. I was very worried. The hospital prescribed fever-reducing medicine, and then we transferred to the city children's hospital. The fever didn't go down, so the doctor gave him an IV drip. The liquid he was given was actually warm water for fever reduction. I didn't realize it was warm water until later. Shortly after, he broke out in a lot of sweat, and the sheets and bedding were all soaked. At the time, I thought it was normal, but now I'm starting to suspect that he was given too much medication. What should I do about my baby's hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is inferred that even if the fever-reducing medicine is overused, it will only lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which will not cause serious problems. It is recommended to pay close attention to carefully observe the baby's physical condition, get more sunlight, have proper nutrition, and engage in more outdoor activities to boost the body's immunity. The child is suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, so parents must take the child to see a doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is important to closely monitor changes in the child's symptoms and do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.