How to Treat Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Treatment Methods for Children with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Advice on Treating Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Children and Fever Management

Q&A on the use of inhalants for treating hand, foot, and mouth disease in infants

Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Treatment Recommendations for Children with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Treatment methods for hand, foot, and mouth disease vary depending on the severity of the condition. In the early stages, you can use Yinyao San. During prolonged high fever, Qingwen Baidu Yin can be used. If complications such as persistent high fever and frequent coughing with shortness of breath occur, Youshaoyi Huangwan He Shenfu Tang can be administered. During the recovery period, children with dry mouth and throat pain can be treated with Shashen Maidong decoction, added with Shengdi Huang and Lugen to nourish Yin and moisten the throat. If oral blisters appear, medications such as Xigua Shuang can be applied topically to the affected area; for severe hand and foot blisters, Ruyi Jinyang San or Qingdai San can be used, mixed with sesame oil and applied to the blisters.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. Traditional Chinese medicine is often effective in treatment, usually combined with oral medication and mouth paints. Without complications, recovery can be expected within about a week with a good prognosis. Antiviral drugs can also be used for treatment. It is recommended to gargle with warm water regularly, avoid eating cold or spicy irritant foods, and maintain a diet that is light and easy to digest.

Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Complications

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease in children, caused by enteroviruses. It is usually self-limiting and lasts about a week. Treatment includes symptomatic and antiviral therapy, along with attention to diet and environmental hygiene to prevent cross-infection.