Treatment Methods for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily focuses on symptomatic therapy, which includes antiviral medications, cooling and detoxifying Chinese herbs, and vitamins B and C. In severe cases, intravenous immunoglobulin may be administered. It is also important to pay attention to the child’s care and oral hygiene. Before and after defecation, the face should be washed with physiological saline or warm water. Foods should be non-irritating, such as liquids and semi-liquids. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can lead to complications such as myocarditis, encephalitis, meningitis, and flaccid paralysis.
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