Question
Recently, some children have shown symptoms of fever and small rashes on their skin. Parents have observed that these symptoms resemble hand, foot, and mouth disease, but have not yet been diagnosed by a doctor. In this situation, what medications should be administered for treatment?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is typically caused by viral infection and is related to poor personal hygiene habits. If children show suspected symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease, they should first undergo examination and confirmation by a pediatrician. Under the doctor’s guidance, antiviral medications can be used for treatment. Generally, the course of the disease lasts about one week to ten days. For patients with severe conditions, intravenous injection treatment may be required. During the treatment period, it is encouraged to have children drink plenty of water, consume an appropriate amount of vegetables and fruits, and avoid crowded places.