A three-year-old child experienced vomiting after drinking milk, accompanied by throat inflammation and a positive Babinski sign. The doctor suspects a brain infection and recommends a lumbar puncture for confirmation. The child’s other symptoms are normal, and the vomiting has stopped. Should the child undergo a lumbar puncture?

If hand, foot, and mouth disease leads to encephalitis, symptoms may include fever, rash on the hands, feet, and mouth, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Further examination is needed for diagnosis, and symptomatic treatment should be administered based on clinical symptoms.

After two days of medication, the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease have not improved. Some red spots on the hands have turned into white bumps, and there is continued drooling. What should be done?

Pediatric encephalitis patients may experience epilepsy symptoms after recovery, and it is important to be aware of the risks and complications of surgical treatment.

Discussing the treatment methods for pediatric encephalitis and post-discharge prognostic measures, especially under the condition of persistent EEG abnormalities.

Questions and Answers About the Treatment of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Encephalitis

The treatment duration for a 13-year-old with encephalitis is related to the severity of their condition and the timeliness of treatment.

Treatment methods and recommendations for a child with encephalitis

Is a child’s fever a sign of encephalitis? How should medical treatment be administered?

Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Complicated by Encephalitis