Patient's question:
Daughterinfected with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Family members said to take her to the hospital immediately. How is hand, foot, and mouth disease treated and what medications are used?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described: the child has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and should be taken to the pediatric department of the hospital for follow-up. Medication treatment should be guided by a doctor. Mainly, oral antiviral drugs should be taken, and acyclovir ointment can be applied locally. If there are blisters in the mouth, vitamin B2 can be used; for blisters around the anus, erythromycin ointment or acyclovir ointment can be applied, among other medications. Drink more water and follow a light diet temporarily.