Question
A four-year-old boy has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The parents are not familiar with the disease and are seeking medical advice: What kind of medication should be used to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease? Is injection therapy necessary?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by weakened immunity and infection with the hand, foot, and mouth virus. Common symptoms include rashes on the palms, buttocks, and mouth, as well as fever. If there is no persistent high fever and symptoms are mild, oral medication can be used for treatment, with a generally good prognosis. However, if there is recurrent fever, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to prevent complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis, and meningitis. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to a light diet, balanced nutrition intake, and adequate supplementation of vitamins and proteins.