Question
How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 2-year-old child?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, commonly seen in children. Treatment can include a combination of traditional Chinese medicine, oral medications, and mouthwashes. Typically, without complications, the disease resolves within a week with a good prognosis. Antiviral medications can also be used. It is recommended to regularly rinse the child’s mouth with warm water, avoid cold and spicy irritant foods, and consume easily digestible, light, soft, and warm foods. Preventive measures include isolating the sick child, enhancing health care for infants and young children, ensuring good air circulation in the living space, and maintaining an appropriate temperature.