Patient's question:
2-year-old baby, early stage of hand, foot, and mouth disease. The doctor prescribed Pu Dilan, Compound Zinc Bu Granules, and Vitamin B2; another doctor prescribed Cephalosporin, Children's Qingre Granules, and Vitamin B2, along with Watermelon Frost. However, after taking it for one day, the bubbles in the mouth didn't disappear. How should a 2-year-old baby be treated in the early stage of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby has been diagnosed with the initial stage of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is recommended to take antiviral medication. The baby's condition is caused by a viral infection. Mouth ulcers can be treated with acyclovir aerosol. Pay attention to oral hygiene. The child has been affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, so family members must take the child to see a doctor promptly for treatment to prevent blind medication that only alleviates symptoms. For parents, it is important to provide the child with enough care and attention and to do everything possible to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.