Question
Can children with hand, foot, and mouth disease undergo intravenous fluid therapy?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, primarily characterized by rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth. Mild cases usually do not require hospitalization and can be treated with outpatient intravenous therapy. Parents should ensure their child drinks plenty of fluids, monitor their child’s mental state, and not worry excessively if the child is in good spirits without frequent vomiting or seizures. However, the impact of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on children can be significant. It is advisable for parents to bring their child to a specialized outpatient clinic for a follow-up examination and to receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance. In daily life, parents should provide sufficient care and attention to their child, pay attention to diet, and hope for their child’s early recovery.