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Medical Conditions - Hand Foot And Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral infection characterized by the development of sores on the mouth and foot, particularly observed in children. It is treated with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications.

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Are the early signs of hand, foot, and mouth disease severe?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). There are multiple flat red rashes on the hand and foot.

How to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease in a 5-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious but usually mild disease caused by the Coxsackie virus, affecting children and adults.

Can adults get hand, foot, and mouth disease from kids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems to be hand, foot, and mouth disease only.

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Are fever, swollen, and bleeding gums, mouth ulcer, and blisters signs of HFMD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern.

Is it safe to breastfeed with hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The virus will not get transmitted through your breast milk.

Can you please suggest any diet for better healing of blisters due to hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection. I suggest you give soft and easily digestible home-cooked food, fruits, etc.

Can a foot and mouth disease spread to me from my kid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is highly contagious and spreads from person to person. It is likely that you have been affected.

Can hand-foot-and-mouth disease recur?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a viral infection that does not recur.

Can my baby acquire hand, foot, and mouth disease from me through breastfeeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This virus is highly contagious and is spread from person to person by direct contact with secretions from the nose, mouth, or stool.

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