Patient's question:
A little bit walking, but not very stable, often falls down, so I bought a mat four or five days ago to prevent him from not being able to move if he falls. He is also crawling and sitting on it. I wonder if the mat is toxic. Previously, crawling on the floor was never a problem.Medical history and treatment effectiveness:
After the doctor tested my son's blood, he said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease and asked us to administer saline for three to five days. About ten days ago, my son had just had saline for a fever, so I was worried that if he had it again, his immunity would weaken and he would reject it. So, I didn’t give him saline and asked the doctor for medication. They prescribed Qingkailing Granules and Ribavirin Aerosol, or other treatments including medications.
Do you have to get an IV drip if you get hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the materials you provided, the current treatment approach is acceptable. Since the baby doesn't have a fever and is in good spirits with normal appetite, it's also fine not to undergo intravenous drip treatment. It's best to take some anti-inflammatory medication to comprehensively prevent and treat the possibility of secondary infections. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be very harmful to children. Once a mom notices her child's symptoms, she should take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis immediately. At the same time, pay close attention to the child's diet—recommend a light diet with less spicy food that may affect health. We hope the child can receive symptomatic treatment to help them recover!