Question
The child is 1.5 years old and has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. The symptoms are relatively mild, with redness and swelling in the mouth, blisters, and some red bumps around the buttocks. The child has been taking medication for three days, but the condition has not improved. The child cries continuously. What are the treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 1.5-year-old child?
Answer
Based on your description, the symptoms of your child’s hand, foot, and mouth disease appear to be rather severe. It is recommended that you take the following treatment measures. Firstly, focus on administering antiviral medication to the child and keeping the affected areas clean to prevent bacterial infection. When the child has a fever, some cooling and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicine can be used. As hand, foot, and mouth disease can pose a serious threat to children, parents should immediately take their child to a doctor and avoid self-medication to alleviate symptoms. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition changes and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment.