Question
I come from a rural area, and the local doctor said that the baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease. He said there’s no need to go to the hospital for a detailed check-up. How should it be treated?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly occurring in children. Traditional Chinese medicine is most effective in treating hand, foot, and mouth disease. It usually involves a combination of oral medication and topical treatments. Without complications, recovery can be expected in about a week with a good prognosis. It’s important to regularly rinse the baby’s mouth with warm water; avoid cold or spicy foods that may cause pain and lead to refusal of food; ensure a diet that is easy to digest, consisting of many light, soft, and warm dishes, and encourage drinking warm water. Since hand, foot, and mouth disease can be harmful to children, families must take their child for immediate medical treatment to avoid various misconceptions and ensure timely symptomatic treatment.