Patient's question:
The child is four and a half years old. They were diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease yesterday, but they don't have a fever and are in good spirits. However, the rash on their feet has significantly increased. The doctor prescribed Lanting Oral Liquid. Do you need any other treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and requires active antiviral treatment. Usually, if a child is in good spirits, it indicates that the condition is not severe. If a child has yellow tongue coating, red tongue, and yellow urine simultaneously, Lanqin oral liquid can be used for treatment. If a child has white tongue coating, pale red tongue, and clear urine simultaneously, this traditional Chinese medicine preparation should not be used.When a child is troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take the child to seek immediate medical attention to prevent the use of blind medication to alleviate symptoms. Parents should provide the child with enough care and attention, and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the illness.