Question
My daughter has recently developed severe itching on her hands and feet, accompanied by red rashes of varying sizes. She has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the hospital. How should hand, foot, and mouth disease be treated?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an intestinal infectious disease caused by the Coxsackie virus, primarily transmitted through fecal-oral routes or respiratory droplets. The first step in treatment is to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the disease to others. Next, fever symptoms should be managed with fever-reducing measures, and blisters should be allowed to heal naturally. In terms of diet, it is advisable to choose light and non-irritating foods. For patients with more severe conditions, antiviral medications can be considered for treatment.