Question
How should hand, foot, and mouth disease be treated?
Answer
Based on your description, your child may have contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease. This condition typically does not require specific viral testing, as the treatment is mainly supportive and aimed at alleviating symptoms. Generally, intravenous fluids are a common treatment to prevent dehydration. Parents should not worry excessively; children usually recover under reasonable care. It is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist clinic for follow-up consultations and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At home, attention should be paid to the child’s diet and daily care to help them recover quickly.