Question
My son is 4 years old. Last Saturday, I noticed small blisters inside his mouth. Yesterday, I also found red blisters on his palms, buttocks, and toes. The hospital diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease. What medications did the doctor prescribe for treatment?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly affecting children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters to appear on the mouth, hands, and feet, and in some cases, may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. Based on the information you provided, the doctor prescribed ribavirin, Pudilan anti-inflammatory tablets, and interferon injections to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease. In addition, antiviral drugs, cooling and detoxifying Chinese herbal medicine, as well as vitamins B and C are also optional treatment methods. If the patient has complications, intramuscular injection of gamma globulin can also be considered. Please make sure to use the medications as advised by the doctor and consult with your doctor if necessary.