Question
Recently, my child has been infected with hand, foot, and mouth disease, and the fever hasn’t gone down. What should I do?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a virus, and there is currently no specific medication for treatment. Treatment mainly focuses on supportive therapy, including providing adequate fluids and nutrition to help the child recover. When fever occurs, you can use fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or ibuprofen (Ibuprofen) to lower body temperature. At the same time, maintain good personal hygiene habits to prevent the spread of the virus. If the condition is severe, seek medical attention immediately.