The best treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease

There is generally no best treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. Treatments for hand, foot and mouth disease usually include dietary adjustments, oral care, antiviral treatment, local treatment, antipyretic and analgesic treatments.

1. General treatment: Patients are advised to eat a light diet, and try to eat liquid and semi-liquid foods that are easy to digest and non-irritating. You can try recipes that have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, such as lotus leaf porridge or winter melon, lentil and coix seed porridge.

2. Oral care: Strengthen oral hygiene care and gently wipe the mouth after eating to avoid food residues or harmful substances remaining.

3. Antiviral treatment: Take antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor, such as acyclovir tablets, valacyclovir hydrochloride tablets, etc. These drugs have high efficiency and broad-spectrum antiviral effects.

4. Local treatment: Apply drugs locally, such as chlortetracycline cod liver oil, erythromycin ointment, acyclovir cream, etc., to relieve pain and promote early healing of the erosion surface. For oral ulcers, you can use Bingpengsan, oral ulcer powder, Guilin watermelon frost and other drugs for treatment.

5. Antipyretic and analgesic treatment: If the patient has a fever and the temperature is below 38 degrees, physical cooling can be performed, such as using a cold towel or ice cubes to cool the forehead, armpits, etc. If the temperature exceeds 38 degrees, antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and acetaminophen tablets should be used in time to control the body temperature and relieve discomfort.

Parents or patients should also pay close attention to changes in the condition, seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor's advice for treatment.