Question
Recently, my child has been experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting after eating, and headaches. After being examined at the hospital, it was confirmed to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. Currently, the child is undergoing medication treatment but has a resistance to the medication. As parents, we have insufficient understanding of this disease and hope to receive advice on how to deal with hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, they should seek treatment at a local regular hospital’s pediatric department and use antiviral medications under the guidance of a doctor. In terms of diet, it is recommended to go for light and easy-to-digest foods, providing the child with liquid or semi-liquid meals. Parents can also prepare a sea kelp mung bean soup for the child to drink, which has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. If severe pain is caused by throat blisters, consider using a lozenge spray to relieve discomfort.