Question
The child initially had symptoms of fever, runny nose, and cough. Subsequently, ulcers were found on the tongue, followed by several red spots on the hands and feet. After two days of infusion treatment at the local health station, the child now has severe oral pain, making it difficult to eat, and multiple red spots have appeared on the buttocks and legs. Does this indicate a severe condition?
Answer
Hello, it is recommended to take antiviral medications such as ribavirin or virucide. If there is a fever, some Chinese herbal medicine with cooling and detoxifying effects can be used. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can sometimes be accompanied by complications such as myocarditis, encephalitis, or meningitis, so timely symptomatic treatment is necessary. There are many factors that can lead to hand, foot, and mouth disease. If the child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should immediately cooperate with the doctor for treatment and perform gastrointestinal decompression. At the same time, good hygiene habits should be cultivated. Children should pay attention to a balanced diet and avoid eating irritating or cold foods.