Treatment and Prevention Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

What treatment measures should be taken after a diagnosis of hand, foot, and mouth disease? What are the causes of this disease, and how should it be prevented?

Answer

The treatment measures for hand, foot, and mouth disease depend on the severity of the condition. For mild cases with no complications in children, symptomatic treatment can be done at home, such as taking oral Bu Dian Lan solution, monitoring body temperature, and maintaining personal hygiene. If there is recurrent fever or complications, more aggressive treatment is required, including antiviral therapy, controlling intracranial pressure, considering the use of corticosteroids, intravenous injection of immunoglobulins, and symptomatic treatment such as fever reduction, sedation, calming, oxygen inhalation, and the use of ventilators if necessary. The cause of hand, foot, and mouth disease is mainly related to viral infection, particularly enterovirus. Prevention measures include frequent hand washing, avoiding contact with infected individuals, maintaining good personal hygiene habits, and avoiding crowded public places during outbreaks. In addition, vaccination is an effective means of preventing hand, foot, and mouth disease.