How to Treat Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

A child was initially misdiagnosed with a cold and received two days of intravenous fluid treatment. Subsequently, the child experienced severe itching and blisters, and was diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. The child still feels itchy. How should it be handled?

Answer

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus, primarily affecting children under five years old, and can lead to blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and other parts. When treating Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, appropriate treatment methods should be chosen based on the condition. For example, early-stage Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can be completely controlled with oral medication without the need for intravenous fluids. However, if the child develops oral mucosal ulcers or persistent high fever, intravenous fluid treatment should be considered. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a viral infection with self-limiting properties and usually heals within about seven days. But considering that a child’s immune resistance may not be enough to fight the virus, doctors usually prescribe antiviral drugs and antibiotics for treatment.