Patient's question:
The son of my sister's friend is 6 years old this year. A few days ago, he had a fever. There was fever-reducing medicine at home, so they gave it to the child. However, on the third day, his condition did not improve. They took him to the children's hospital for treatment and found that there were purulent areas on his hands, suspecting that he might have hand, foot, and mouth disease. What should be done if the fever from hand, foot, and mouth disease cannot be controlled?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described: Hand, foot, and mouth disease sometimes causes fever, so there's no need to be anxious. It should be fine to take some medication appropriately. You should pay attention to frequent hand washing, frequent foot washing, washing your face with salt water, and avoid getting cold. Adjust your clothing as needed, drink plenty of hot water, and pay attention to preventing colds. You can take many antibiotics or detoxifying medications, and it's essential to rest at home.