Question
How is hand, foot, and mouth disease triggered?
Answer
The treatment principles for hand, foot, and mouth disease mainly focus on symptomatic treatment. Antiviral drugs, cooling and detoxifying Chinese herbal medicine, and vitamins B and C can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injections of immunoglobulin. During the illness, it is important to enhance the child’s care and maintain good oral hygiene.