Patient's question:
My son is so, he doesn't know why he suddenly got hand, foot, and mouth disease, nor does he know if it was passed on from other children. I hope he can get better quickly, but I don't know what medicine to use. What medicine is good to eat in the early stage of hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally treated with antiviral traditional Chinese medicine because it is a viral illness that is easily contagious. If there are other children in the household besides the affected child, it is best to minimize contact, as the child's immunity is relatively weak and they are more susceptible to infection. It is essential to ensure that the child maintains good hygiene, washing their face before meals and after using the restroom, as children with weakened immunity are prone to bacterial or viral infections. It is also important to wash hands immediately after coming home from school.