Question
The child is one and a half years old and started showing symptoms on the afternoon of June 18th. The main symptom is intermittent fever, ranging from 38.0 to 38.5°C. On the afternoon of June 23rd, chills began and the body temperature dropped to 35°C. Blood tests and ECGs showed normal results.
Answer
Antiviral medications such as Virazole or Viraline can be taken. If fever persists, some cooling and detoxifying Chinese herbs can be used. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease may be accompanied by myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, and other conditions, so symptomatic treatment should be timely and B-complex vitamins should be taken orally. These diseases and medications are best administered in a hospital setting. There are many causes of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. If a child is diagnosed with the disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to allow their children to develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.