Question
A child around one year old was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease two days ago. Yesterday, the child experienced two episodes of vomiting and had diarrhea symptoms, barely eating solid food, only drinking water and a children’s beverage called Shuangwaiwai. Today, the child has been napping frequently. The doctor said that if there is no high fever or seizures, no special treatment is needed; just wait for natural recovery. In this condition, is it normal for the baby to nap frequently?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting viral infection that usually resolves on its own. During the recovery period, if symptoms such as fever or cough occur, further treatment is required. For your child’s condition, if there is no fever, you can observe at home and may take antiviral medications such as ribavirin capsules or Budianlan oral liquid. Pay attention to keeping warm, avoid catching a cold again, and closely monitor body temperature. Make sure to stay well-hydrated.