Patient's question:
Got infected during school days, developed small blisters on the mouth and hands, but they weren't itchy. The child doesn't scratch much either. When we were young, we just got an IV drip at home. Can mild hand, foot, and mouth disease be treated at home?Doctor's answer:
The child has hand, foot, and mouth disease. In mild cases, it can be treated at home. You can give the child oral antiviral liquid or oral liquid for clearing heat and detoxifying. Apply some antiviral ointment externally. In severe cases, you can administer antiviral muscle injections for treatment.Drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and avoid greasy and spicy foods. Try not to take the child to crowded places. Use soap water to wash the child's hands and feet every day. Keep the room well-ventilated at all times. The child will gradually recover completely.