Question

The hand, foot, and mouth disease has improved. How long should the medication treatment continue? Additionally, what should the child pay attention to during the recovery period?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting children. Traditional Chinese medicine has shown significant effects in treating hand, foot, and mouth disease. Typically, oral medications are used in combination with other treatment methods. Patients without complications can expect to recover within about a week. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment. It is encouraged to have children regularly rinse their mouth with warm water. Avoid giving cold or spicy foods, and do not provide overly salty foods to prevent pain and refusal to eat; the diet should be easy to digest, choosing light, soft, and warm foods, and drinking plenty of warm water. Preventive measures include isolating the infected child and strengthening infant and child healthcare to reduce the chance of infection. At the same time, attention should be paid to indoor air circulation and temperature control.