Patient's question:
My child has been running a fever recently and has developed many blisters and ulcers, which are very painful, so we can only eat some liquid food. I was wondering if you have any dietary suggestions for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious illness caused by a virus, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment is most effective. Combining oral medication with topical oral application can allow patients to recover within about a week. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment. During treatment, it is important to regularly rinse the child's oral cavity to maintain oral hygiene. At the same time, strictly prohibit the child from eating cold, spicy, or other irritating foods to avoid pain and refusal to eat. The diet should be easier for the child to digest and can include many light, soft meals. Give the child foods rich in digestive elements, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits with abundant trace elements and strong antioxidant properties, such as tomatoes rich in lycopene and watermelon.