Patient's question:
My son is five years old this year. Today, he suddenly said his mouth was a bit sore and he had a headache. I checked his mouth and found it was full of ulcers. I quickly took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was hand, foot, and mouth disease. I would like to consult here: for a 5-year-old child with hand, foot, and mouth disease, what kind of medicine is most effective?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily treated with antiviral medications. Western medicine generally uses acyclovir, which is mainly used to treat viruses on the skin, or antiviral traditional Chinese medicine can also be used for treatment.It is important to pay attention to hygiene when suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, especially oral hygiene. Before taking a nap in the evening, you can rinse your face with salt water to prevent inflammation and infection. Avoid spicy and irritating foods.
Actively participate in physical exercise to regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene.