Question
My child is one and a half weeks old and has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. It’s relatively mild, with redness and blisters in the mouth, and some red bumps around the buttocks. We’ve been taking medication for three days, but there’s no improvement. The child is crying and restless. Should we administer intravenous fluids or continue with the medication?
Answer
If ointment can be applied externally, it is still necessary to take Shuanghuanglian granules internally for treatment, while closely monitoring the condition. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is often caused by enterovirus infection, which has many types. Usually, the same type does not cause repeated infection, but infection by different types of viruses may lead to illness. It is important to maintain good hygiene to prevent infection. If a child is troubled by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take the child to a doctor for treatment and avoid self-medicating to relieve symptoms. Parents should keep a close eye on their child’s condition development and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment.