Question
The one-year-old child has been suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease for three consecutive days and has developed a persistent low fever that has not been relieved by antipyretic medication. The child’s current mental state is not good. The doctor suggests intravenous treatment, but the parents are worried about the potential additional burden on the child.
Answer
In this situation, it is advisable to prioritize the doctor’s professional advice, allowing the child to be hospitalized for treatment and receive intravenous injections to effectively control the fever symptoms and avoid possible complications. During treatment, the child should be prevented from scratching the affected areas to prevent secondary infection and increase the complexity of treatment. Parents should follow the doctor’s guidance for treatment and avoid self-medication. The primary task is to lower the body temperature, followed by subsequent treatment as prescribed by the doctor.