Question
A child has shown symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Blisters were observed in the morning, accompanied by a slight fever. By evening, the body temperature rose to 38.5 degrees Celsius, with shivering. How should one respond? Is the condition severe?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, most commonly affecting children under 5 years of age. Symptoms include mouth pain, low-grade fever, loss of appetite, and small blisters or ulcers appearing in the mouth and on the limbs. Most patients recover within about a week. For patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease, you can use Kangfu Xinye solution for rinsing the mouth or applying it to the affected areas. Additionally, anti-viral medication and traditional Chinese medicine with cooling and detoxifying properties can be taken. It’s also important to supplement with vitamins B and C for digestion. Pay attention to personal hygiene by frequently changing clothes and bedding, and consume a diet mainly consisting of light foods and fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins.