Question
How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease encephalitis sequelae?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease typically presents with mild symptoms, mainly fever in the hands, feet, and mouth. Most children with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can recover on their own within a week without complications. The treatment principle is primarily symptomatic, involving the use of antiviral medications under physician guidance. Additionally, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease can trigger neurological diseases such as myocarditis, encephalitis, and meningitis, so timely medical check-ups are necessary. Sequelae of encephalitis caused by Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease may include leg weakness and inability to walk. Early rehabilitation training can help in the recovery of these sequelae. If Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease affects the central nervous system, the prognosis should be assessed based on the severity of symptoms; most children can fully recover with timely treatment, but severe cases may leave behind central nervous system sequelae such as motor impairments.