How is hand, foot, and mouth disease treated in children?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Your child has hand, foot, and mouth disease with symptoms such as fever. Please continue treatment according to the hospital's plan. If the fever does not exceed 38.5°C, medication is not necessary. For children with fever, ibuprofen is generally used. Using medication too early can mask the condition. The small red spots on the body can be ignored, as they will fade away later. With proper treatment, hand, foot, and mouth disease usually heals quickly. Please do not worry too much.