Question
My three-year-old child has contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease and had a low fever of around 4 PM. After taking antipyretics and anti-inflammatory medication, the fever was still 39 degrees at 11 PM. After being admitted to the emergency department for blood tests and intravenous treatment, I would like to inquire about the treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease.
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms, the fever and oral ulcers caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease are likely the main reasons. It is recommended to take ribavirin granules and Qingkailing granules for treatment, drink plenty of water, rest well, and it usually takes about 7 days to fully recover. Since the child is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take their child to a doctor for treatment and avoid self-administering unverified medications. Parents should give their child enough care and attention and try to help them recover from the disease as soon as possible.