Patient's question:
A 18-year-old child started having a fever on Saturday that hasn't gone away. They took medicine and sweating occurred, but the fever still persisted. A sore appeared on their lips. This morning, they noticed a runny nose. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
As you described, it is still preliminarily considered to be a respiratory infection. It is recommended to conduct a detailed and thorough examination, actively treat the condition, and follow appropriate dietary guidelines. Increase fluid intake, enhance nursing care, pay attention to preventing colds, and avoid catching colds. Strengthen nutrition and supplement with vitamins C and B2. This condition is often caused by viruses, so it is advisable to use antivirus medications like ribavirin in the early stages, supplemented with symptomatic treatment. For high fever, use Anrekang, combined with physical cooling methods. For oral ulcers, apply Bingpeng San or Xili San. For runny nose, use Puerarin, and in most cases, the condition can improve.