Patient's question:
My friend's son is particularly mischievous and troublesome. He often crawls and scrambles around, making his clothes always dirty. Lately, the child has been experiencing frequent fever, with his body and skin feeling very hot. Additionally, many small red spots have appeared on his buttocks. We had to go to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the doctor diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease.How can hand, foot, and mouth disease be treated most quickly?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is very common in children. It is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, which can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In rare cases, it may cause complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis, which are still very serious and require attention.Treatment suggestions include intravenous drip of ribavirin, acyclovir, and astragalus, as well as oral administration of antiviral oral liquid. Maintain good oral hygiene. Pay attention to your diet and eat more fruits and vegetables.