Patient's question:
Baby was three months old when she went to a friend's house and didn't know that her daughter had hand, foot, and mouth disease. Recently, the child has developed red spots on her hands and feet again. The doctor said she was infected. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
After infants contract hand, foot, and mouth disease, the main treatment should focus on symptomatic relief. Maintain good oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Use warm water to wash the face after each meal.The child's clothes and bedding should be cleaned, and their clothing should be comfortable and soft, ensuring frequent changes. Expose the bed to sunlight more often. Trim the child's nails short, and if necessary, tightly wrap the child's hands to prevent them from scratching and causing secondary infections.
For infants with rashes in the buttocks, clean the child's buttocks frequently to keep them clean and dry.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children usually causes low or moderate fever. No special treatment is needed, but the child should be encouraged to drink more fluids. If the temperature drops below 38.5°C, seek medical attention promptly to prevent the condition from worsening. Under the guidance of a doctor, fever-reducing medication can be administered.