Question
How to treat a four-year-old girl with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease commonly occurs in children under the age of 5, causing blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. In rare cases, it can lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis. If there are no complications, the prognosis is generally good, and most cases recover within a week. The main treatment principle is symptomatic treatment. For herpangina, acyclovir or ribavirin are usually used. Since the child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take her to the doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the blind use of small advertisements for medicine. Proper medication is necessary. For parents, it’s important to keep a close eye on their child’s condition and do everything possible to help them recover from the disease promptly.