Question
A child has developed oral ulcers and hand peeling, maintains good spirits and appetite, but has been experiencing a fever for eight consecutive days, with the symptoms lasting for three days. The child contracted the disease at kindergarten. How should hand, foot, and mouth disease be treated?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically resolves within about a week with timely treatment, as long as no other complications are present. During treatment, it’s important to enhance the child’s care, particularly focusing on oral hygiene. Before and after meals, you can use saline solution or warm water for rinsing. Choose non-irritating liquid or semi-liquid foods for eating. For the blisters on the hands and feet, avoid friction and squeezing, and keep nails clean and trimmed to prevent the use of harsh detergents. It is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized hospital for a consultation and follow the doctor’s guidance for treatment. In daily life, provide the child with plenty of love and care, pay special attention to their dietary health, and hope for a quick recovery.