Question
The hand, foot, and mouth disease has been ongoing for five days now. The child has taken medication, but the high fever persists. Why is this happening?
Answer
On the fifth day of hand, foot, and mouth disease, if the child experiences persistent high fever that does not subside, hospitalization and intensive care are required, along with aggressive intravenous treatment. Antibiotics and antiviral medications can be used for intravenous treatment. It is also important to pay attention to nutritional supplementation and care. Treatment with gamma globulin can be considered, and one should monitor for changes in mental state to prevent the occurrence of encephalitis. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on children. It is recommended that parents bring their child to a specialist for a follow-up consultation and receive treatment under the doctor’s guidance. In daily life, it is important to give children enough attention and care, pay attention to dietary issues, and hope that the child can recover as soon as possible!