Question
My baby is two months and one month old, and has had hand, foot, and mouth disease with fever for three days. The fever persists despite receiving symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, with a body temperature ranging between 37.8℃ to 38.5℃, occasionally shivering, easily waking up during naptime, and talking in dreams. The baby is restless. I want to know how to treat the fever caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby’s condition may be due to a startle reflex caused by fever and calcium deficiency. It is recommended to ensure your baby drinks plenty of water, use warm water for a bath or sponge bath to physically cool down the body, and regularly supplement vitamin D. Give your baby antiviral medication. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, administer fever-reducing medication. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on children, so it is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up consultation and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can give your baby some juice to help supplement vitamins and prevent diarrhea. I hope the baby can recover soon!