What Are the Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

A two-year-old child has small red blisters on their hands and feet, with some having white spots. The rash has expanded to the buttocks and legs. After diagnosis, it is found to be hand, foot, and mouth disease. What are the effective treatment methods?

Answer

Currently, there are no specific antiviral drugs or specific treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease. The general approach to treating hand, foot, and mouth disease is symptomatic treatment, such as using fever-reducing medications to alleviate fever. If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be used. It is also important to ensure adequate rest, eat a light diet, and perform oral and skin care. In severe cases, such as persistent high fever, headache, vomiting, tetany of the limbs, difficulty breathing, or irregular heartbeat, immediate hospitalization is required.