Handling Coma Caused by Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

How can a child who has fallen into a coma due to hand, foot, and mouth disease be awakened and return to normal breathing?

Answer

In severe cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, a child may remain in a coma for ten days and require assistance from a ventilator to breathe. Accompanying symptoms include high fever but no rash or vomiting. The current condition is suspected to involve neurological damage, cardiovascular failure, or the risk of severe myocarditis. Treatment strategies include fluid replacement, reducing intracranial pressure, neural cell nutritional support, and symptomatic treatment among other complex measures. It is recommended to follow the guidance of local doctors for treatment.