Patient's question:
The child has been coughing, feverish, and has small bumps on their body that itch and turn into pus when scratched. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said the symptoms are consistent with hand, foot, and mouth disease, and immediate antiviral treatment is necessary. What are the treatments for hand, foot, and mouth disease with antiviral therapy?Doctor's answer:
Since this disease is caused by a viral infection, there is currently no effective treatment method. However, the following measures can be taken:Take antiviral medications, such as acyclovir.
Maintain local cleanliness to prevent secondary bacterial infections.
Due to the oral lesions, a liquid or semi-liquid diet can be consumed, followed by mouth rinsing after meals.
Topical application of tetracycline fish liver oil can reduce pain and promote the healing of erosions.
When fever occurs, many heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicines can be used.
Additionally, patients should be isolated from healthy individuals, and toys should be disinfected with disinfectant solutions.
Healthy individuals can take Banlangen granules to prevent infection.
Severe cases should be hospitalized for treatment.