Question
What foods are beneficial for babies with hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. A combination of Western and Chinese medicine is generally recommended for treating hand, foot, and mouth disease, often involving a combination of oral medications and topical treatments, such as using ribavirin spray for mouth application and acyclovir ointment for external use. Additionally, taking oral capsules of Shuanghuanglian as a treatment is common. Typically, uncomplicated cases can heal within about a week with good prognosis. During this period, parents are advised to pay attention to the following points:
- Regularly clean the baby’s mouth with warm water to alleviate pain and irritation.
- Avoid giving the child cold or overly stimulating foods to prevent exacerbation of pain and lead to refusal to eat.
- Choose easily digestible and light foods, and encourage the child to drink warm water or fresh fruit juice.
- Maintain good ventilation in the living environment and keep the temperature and humidity appropriate.