Treatment and Prevention of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Question

How is hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) treated? What medications can be used? Are there any other auxiliary treatments?

Answer

The treatment of hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily focuses on antiviral and antibacterial anti-inflammatory measures. It is recommended to use ribavirin and cefotaxime sodium injection for treatment. Additionally, taking vitamin C and vitamin B2 can enhance the efficacy of the treatment. Moreover, attention should be paid to hygiene and cleanliness, maintaining a light diet, avoiding spicy, cold, and other irritating foods, and drinking plenty of water. Generally speaking, after one week of treatment, hand, foot, and mouth disease can be completely recovered.