Patient's question:
The other day, I suddenly had a high fever, reaching 39.7°C. After a thorough examination at the hospital, I found out that I had hand, foot, and mouth disease. How should adults be treated for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Adults contract hand, foot, and mouth disease mainly due to poor physical fitness and weakened immunity caused by taking vitamin C orally. The general symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in adults are relatively mild, but their treatment and care methods are basically the same as those for children. In daily life, pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient deep sleep, maintain a positive attitude, eat more fresh fruits, and drink plenty of water. The treatment principle is to prescribe medication based on symptoms and implement antiviral treatment or use vitamins for treatment. It is important to pay attention to dietary hygiene and wash hands frequently.