Question
How severe is hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 3-year-old child?
Answer
Antiviral medications such as virazole or viraxis can be taken, and cooling and detoxifying Chinese medicine can be used if there is fever. Hand, foot, and mouth disease may be accompanied by myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, and other conditions, so timely symptomatic treatment should be sought, and B-complex vitamins should be taken as soon as possible. It is best to use these medications in a hospital setting. There are many causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is diagnosed with it, parents should cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Parents should also pay attention to not letting their children develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.