Question
My two-year-old daughter has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease with symptoms appearing on her hands, feet, mouth, and buttocks. Is it possible to treat her without intravenous therapy?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is primarily caused by viral infection and can be treated with appropriate oral antiviral medications such as antiviral oral liquid and ribavirin. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids, maintains a light diet, and keeps the affected areas clean. If a child is diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, parents should take them to a doctor for treatment promptly, avoid incorrect concepts, and provide appropriate symptomatic treatment. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.