Question
A 13-year-old girl has been sick and taking medication, but there has been no improvement; she still feels uncomfortable. How should Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in children be treated?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. Children can recover in about a week, and there is no specific medication available, so symptomatic treatment is necessary. First and foremost, ensure the child’s isolation to prevent cross-infection. Additionally, if blisters reappear on the skin, do not scratch them to prevent them from breaking and spreading infection. Clean hands before and after meals and develop good hygiene habits. Furthermore, in daily life, patients should maintain a balanced diet to supplement their physical nutrition, engage in more aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and maintain a positive mood to enhance their constitution and speed up recovery.