Question
The child has been ill for 2 days, with main symptoms: rash on the hands, soles of the feet, and inside and outside of the mouth. The child was taken to Guizhou Provincial Shengguang Hospital for treatment today.
Answer
The treatment principle for hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily involves symptomatic treatment. Antiviral medications, cooling and detoxifying traditional Chinese herbs, as well as vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injections of gamma globulin. During the illness, it is important to strengthen the child’s care and maintain good oral hygiene. Before and after eating, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with physiological saline or warm water. Foods should be non-irritating, such as liquids and semi-solids.