Patient's question:
The baby is 1 year and 5 months old and has been diagnosed with initial hand, foot, and mouth disease. The following medication regimen has been prescribed: enema for five days, once in the morning and once in the evening. Does hand, foot, and mouth disease require the use of antibiotics such as meropenem and hormone medications like dexamethasone for enemas? After the fourth day of enemas, the baby became quite fussy, and on the fifth morning, he suddenly developed white blisters in his mouth. Could this be related to these two medications?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by intestinal virus infection. The condition varies in severity, with severe cases presenting with recurrent high fever, dry vomiting, nausea, and poor mental state. It is recommended to seek hospitalization for treatment. The medications purchased are unlikely to cause foaming at the mouth. The child's discomfort may be due to the milder stage of the illness. To strengthen the body, it is important to pay attention to outdoor activities, physical exercise, and avoid picky eating. Daily, it is advisable to drink plenty of water, consume more fruits and vegetables, maintain a balanced diet, and avoid processed snacks.