Question
How to deal with persistent fever in hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
If a child has persistent fever due to hand, foot, and mouth disease, oral antipyretics can be administered, and attention should be paid to oral hygiene to avoid eating overly hot foods. At the same time, antiviral medications should be given for treatment and the course of the disease should be observed for about a week. If symptoms such as muscle spasms or coma occur, the child should be taken to a specialized hospital for re-examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, children should be given enough care and attention, with an emphasis on healthy eating habits. It is hoped that they will recover quickly.