Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in children?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease often comes with fever and other symptoms. It’s important to follow the treatment plan recommended by the hospital. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, observation treatment can be adopted to avoid using medication prematurely, which may mask the condition. For children with a body temperature above 38.5 degrees Celsius, ibuprofen can be used to reduce fever. The red spots on the body will fade naturally without the need for excessive treatment. With proper treatment, hand, foot, and mouth disease typically heals quickly, so parents should not be overly concerned.