Question
An 18.5-year-old child is in good spirits, with a body temperature ranging between 37.7 to 37.9 degrees Celsius. They have ulcers in their mouth and small red spots on their skin that have not yet formed blisters, and occasionally complain of abdominal pain. How should hand, foot, and mouth disease in children be treated?
Answer
Based on your description, the child is showing typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common pediatric infectious disease caused by a virus. Most cases are self-limiting and rarely lead to serious complications with aggressive treatment. It is recommended to use antiviral medications such as oral antiviral solutions and to add antibiotics as necessary to prevent and treat bacterial infections. It is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water and maintain good ventilation in the room. Please take the child to a doctor immediately to avoid self-medicating to alleviate symptoms. Parents should provide adequate care and attention to promote their recovery.