Patient's question:
The child came home and said his mouth was really sore. Then I looked and saw some mouth ulcers, and noticed some small blisters on his hands. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, we found he had hand, foot, and mouth disease. As a mother, I'm very worried. I want to ask what medicine is good to use during the hand, foot, and mouth disease period?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is most common in children under the age of five. This disease is highly contagious and involves intestinal infection. If children do not pay attention to hygiene or have a weakened immune system, they are very likely to get infected. It may also be caused by direct viral infection. Once a child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, if it is not severe, medication can be taken for treatment. If it is severe, hospitalization and intravenous fluid treatment are necessary, requiring anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications. If necessary, medications to reduce intracranial pressure and prevent complications may also be given.