Inquiry
The child is four and a half years old and was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease yesterday. Although the child has no fever and is in good spirits, the rash on the feet has increased significantly. The doctor has prescribed Lan Qin Oral Liquid. Is additional treatment needed?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viral infection and should be treated with active antiviral therapy. If the child is in good spirits, it indicates that the condition is still mild. If the tongue coating is yellow, the tongue is red, and the urine is dark yellow, Lan Qin Oral Liquid can be used; if the tongue coating is white, the tongue is pale red, and the urine is clear, then this traditional Chinese medicine should not be used. Since the child has been infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor to avoid self-medication and provide proper care and attention to help them recover quickly.