Question
Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease severe? How to treat it well?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease typically resolves with the blisters and rashes fading within a week. Treatment generally includes the following points: isolation to prevent cross-infection, attention to oral hygiene, appropriate fever reduction, antiviral treatments such as Isatis root, Qingkailing, and Pudendal blue, oral medications like Siklao and Fumei to prevent infection, and drinking plenty of water. There are many causes of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. If a child is diagnosed with the condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, gastrointestinal pressure reduction, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also be cautious not to let their children develop picky eating habits and ensure a balanced diet.