Question
I’ve found that my child has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease and has been prescribed some medication. Are these drugs effective, and what should be done for treatment?
Answer
According to the clinical data you provided, hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infectious disease. For children with hand, foot, and mouth disease, symptoms such as high fever or moderate fever are typically present. In most cases, no special treatment is required, so it is recommended to give the baby plenty of water to drink. For infants with body temperatures between 37.5℃ and 38.5℃, it is suggested to use warm water for feeding and bathing to achieve the effect of physical temperature reduction. At the same time, it is recommended to use herbal medicine formulas for treatment under the guidance of a local pediatrician.