Question
My two-year-old daughter has a persistent high fever and I found some blisters on her hands this morning when I was washing them. I’m very worried. I took her to the hospital and found out she has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. I’ve heard about it before and it seems quite serious; I’m very scared. How should Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease be treated?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection, primarily transmitted through fecal-oral route. Don’t worry; it’s recommended to monitor your child’s temperature and general condition, and adopt the following treatment methods:
- Antiviral Therapy: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can generally be treated quickly with antiviral therapy.
- Adequate Hydration: It is suggested to give your child plenty of water to drink.
- Use Light and Detoxifying Traditional Chinese Medicines: Some light and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicines can be used.
- Relieve the Pain of Oral Vesicles: The vesicles in the mouth can cause pain for the child, so some oral sprays can be administered. These are the treatment methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. If the condition is severe or persists, please seek medical attention promptly.