Question
The patient is one year old. The child has small red bumps around the lips. There were also ulcers in the mouth a few days ago, and today, red bumps were also found on the hands. The child is also sneezing and experiencing dry stools, sometimes going just twice a day. Besides using the children’s cold relief liquid and houttuynia granules at home, should we also consider a confirmed diagnosis with a prescription from a doctor? Whether the child has Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease or not?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the medication at home is ineffective, and it’s also possible that it could be Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by a viral infection and is self-limiting; mild cases can heal on their own within about a week without treatment. Treatment is based on antiviral therapy, with options such as cornus gigantea granules and antiviral oral liquid. Choose one of them. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can cause significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for re-examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is important to provide children with enough care and attention, pay close attention to their diet issues, and hope that the child can recover as soon as possible!