Patient's question:
The kindergarten where my baby attends has recently had an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease, and a large number of students have developed fever. What is the difference between hand, foot, and mouth disease and herpangina?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease can cause sore throat and pain, red spots on the palms, soles, and buttocks, and it is highly contagious, spreading through saliva. Herpangina, on the other hand, only involves red and swollen tonsils with white ulcers and has a very low. For hand, foot, and mouth disease or herpangina, oral antiviral liquids can be taken. In severe cases, intravenous injections of heat-toxin Ning and ceftriaxone injections can be administered, or muscle injections of Xiyiping can be given. Pay attention to hygiene—wash your hands with soap and water before meals and after using the restroom, and soak your feet in hot water every night. Pay attention to diet—drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and reduce the intake of spicy foods.