Question
My child is 12 years old and recently contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease at school. The child has now been diagnosed with encephalitis. I would like to ask the doctor how to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease complicated by encephalitis?
Answer
If hand, foot, and mouth disease is complicated by encephalitis, it should be considered a result of viral infection. It is recommended to get adequate rest, avoid vigorous activities, eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, maintain sufficient sleep, and use antiviral medications as advised by the doctor. This may include intravenous fluids, acyclovir, ribavirin, inflammation hujing, vitamin C, and other medications. Please follow the doctor’s advice on medication.