Patient's question:
What should I do to treat my child's hand, foot, and mouth disease? Last week, several children around them were taken home by their parents, but I didn't pay attention. The day before yesterday, he started feeling a bit feverish, and now I see small red spots all over his body, on his hands, face, and buttocks. Small blisters can also be seen on the palms and soles of his feet.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the main treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease is symptomatic treatment, with the implementation of hormone treatment when necessary. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a viral infection and has a self-limiting nature, if there is a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotics need to be administered. It needs to be noted that preventing the skin from being scratched and causing secondary infection is important, as well as frequent handwashing and avoiding crowded places to prevent cross-infection.