Question
My child was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease three days ago. What are the treatment methods?
Answer
Based on the symptoms provided, the child is suffering from a mild to moderate case of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the cough is not severe, there is no need to worry excessively. Additionally, since the mycoplasma infection has been over 20 days ago, the current cough may not be related to the mycoplasma infection, and therefore, there is no need to take azithromycin. At present, oral antiviral medication is required for the treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease. This disease can have a significant impact on children, so parents should take their child to a regular hospital for a consultation as soon as symptoms are detected and pay attention to the child’s care issues. It is recommended to provide the child with light meals and avoid spicy foods. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover.