Question
A two-year-old boy was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the hospital. He had been drooling for three days and had a low-grade fever of 38.9 degrees Celsius. After taking antipyretics, he had a fever again in the early morning. The doctor prescribed medication and advised home observation of his temperature; if the fever persists, hospitalization is required. After returning home, the boy’s mental state remained poor, showing drowsiness and refusal to eat due to oral pain. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly leading to blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. It is recommended to conduct routine blood tests and consider using antiviral medications for treatment. Regional therapy can be administered with calamine lotion or other medications. Parents should closely monitor the boy’s fever and mental state and seek immediate medical hospitalization if necessary. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on child health, so if related symptoms are detected, children should be taken to a regular medical facility promptly.