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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFM)

What is Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFM)? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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    What is hand foot mouth disease?

    Hand foot mouth disease is a viral infection which begins in the throat.

    Which virus causes hand foot mouth disease?

    -Infection is commonly caused by coxsackie virus A16. This disease can spread by person to person

    -Hand foot mouth infection is usually an infection of spring season with symptoms starting with mild fever, malaise followed by rashes. It doesn’t spread by animals

    -infection can spread from one person to another by direct contact. Hand foot mouth virus is commonly found  in nasal and throat regions

    -The incubation period is 3-7 days.

    Who are more prone to hand foot mouth disease?

    Infection occurs mostly in children under 10 years of age.

    What are the symptoms of the hand foot mouth disease?

    -Fever

    -Headache

    -Loss of appetite

    -Mouth ulcers

    -Sore throat

    -Malaise

    -Fatigue

    -rashes on palms, soles, inside the mouth

    -Diarrhea

    -Irritability

    How long does hand foot and mouth last?

    It lasts for not more than 7 to 10 days.

    Can adults get hand foot mouth disease?

    It is a common viral infection that usually affects infants and younger children. Sometimes it occurs in adults but very rare and symptoms include fever, skin rash and mouth sores.

    Can you get hand foot mouth disease more than once?

    Yes, it can occur more than once and the main causative agent is either coxsackie virus A16 or enterovirus 71.

    What are the diagnostic tests for hand foot mouth disease?

    -Complete history

    -Physical examination

    -Throat swab

    -Stool specimen

    What is the treatment for (HFMD) hand foot mouth disease?

    -There is no specific treatment

    -Antibiotics

    -Pain medications

    What complications will occur from hand foot mouth disease?

    -Dehydration

    -Seizures

    -Viral meningitis

    What is the management for hand foot mouth disease?

    -Washing hands properly

    -Plenty of fluids, cold fluids

    -Avoiding acidic, spicy foods, salty foods

    -Soft diet

    -Rinsing mouth with warm water

    -The child should practice good hygiene

    For more information, you can visit WebMD and eMedicine.

    Hand Foot Mouth Disease (HFM)

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    ** The text on this website is sourced from websites like emedicine and/or other verified material by government agencies around the globe along with valuable inputs and additions by our team. The content of this page is proofread and updated by the team of doctors, every once in a while, to provide the most accurate information.

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