The below article by the Sydney Morning Herald, states that there is no current antiviral or any medication for the current outbreak of Hand Foot Mouth Disease which is very prevalent in children.
In one of our patients with HFMD which he contracted from his son, it was a costly case as he is a dentist by profession and he cannot work while being infected. We successfully treated him within a few days after he was suffering from blisters for more than a week.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is referred to as “Shou Jiao Kou Bing” (手脚口病) and is understood as a pattern of heat-toxicity invasion. TCM views diseases like HFMD as imbalances in the body’s internal environment and energy flow. Here’s how it is typically understood in TCM:
1. Heat-Toxicity Invasion: HFMD is seen as an external pathogenic invasion of heat-toxicity. This heat toxicity leads to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, and skin eruptions on the hands and feet.
2. Pattern Differentiation: TCM practitioners diagnose HFMD based on patterns of symptoms and signs. Some common TCM patterns associated with HFMD include:
– Damp-Heat Pattern: Symptoms in this pattern include fever, sore throat, thirst, and mouth sores with a yellow coating on the tongue. Treatment aims to clear heat and dampness from the body.
– Toxic Heat Pattern: In severe cases, HFMD may manifest as a toxic heat pattern with high fever, severe mouth ulcers, and pronounced irritability. Treatment focuses on clearing heat and detoxifying the body.
3. Treatment Approach: TCM treatment for HFMD typically involves herbal remedies and acupuncture. At Hui Kang Kin therapy, we use a secret family recipe handed down from generations to clear the toxins. Acupuncture may be employed to help restore balance to the body’s energy and alleviate symptoms.
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