Question
My son attends a well-regarded kindergarten in the city. Yesterday afternoon when I picked him up from school, the teacher mentioned there was a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease and all children were asked to stay home. Upon returning home, I noticed my son had some symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. How should one handle this condition?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is caused by a viral infection. Treatment requires taking oral antiviral medications under a doctor’s supervision and typically lasts about one week to ten days. In severe cases, intravenous fluid therapy can be considered. It’s also important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water, stays warm, avoids catching a cold, and consumes vegetables, fruits, and high-protein foods. Traditional Chinese medicine’s cooling and detoxifying treatment is also a good option.