Question
The patient is 2 years old, onset date: August 8, 2013, main symptoms: low fever, refuses to eat, phlegm in the throat. How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
The main principle of hand, foot, and mouth disease treatment is symptomatic therapy. Antiviral drugs and cooling and detoxifying Chinese herbs, as well as vitamins B and C, can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injections of immune globulin. During the illness, it is important to strengthen the child’s care and maintain good oral hygiene. It is recommended to rinse the mouth with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals, and to consume foods that are non-irritating, such as fluids and semi-solids.