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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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How to prevent the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Query: Hello doctor, I am in my late thirties, and I am breastfeeding my baby. Unfortunately, I have been diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease. So, can I continue to breastfeed my baby? Is it safe for the baby? Should I take any precautions before breastfeeding? Will this disease gets transmitted to my c...  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The virus will not get transmitted through your breast milk. In addition, studies show that exclusive breastfeeding (only feeding breast milk) can shield your infant from getting HFMD (hand foot mouth disease) and other ...  Read Full »

Can you suggest any diet for my son’s HFMD to recover fast?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 years old and is affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease. He has developed small blisters on his thigh and buttocks, making him difficult to lie on the bed. As I want to give him the best and healthy food, can you suggest any diet for better healing? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

Answer: 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., to eat, boiled water to drink and avoid giving junk foods. I also suggest you give antipyretic. Better assessment can be done if you send...  Read Full »

I have got the symptoms of foot and mouth disease from my daughter. Does it spread?

Query: Hello doctor, Does foot and mouth disease spread? My 1.5-year-old daughter had blisters, and I was taking care of her. After five days, I have blisters on my hand. What should I do now?.  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: 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. The virus causes hand, foot, and mouth disease spread by direct contact with secretions from the nose, mouth, or stool. This disease appears...  Read Full »

Is there a possibility for hand-foot-and-mouth disease to recur in my 2-year-old son?

Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old son has been diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Is there a possibility for it to recur? Can we prevent it? Kindly suggest some safety measures. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: 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. I suggest you to increase his water intake. Also, give him more fruits that are rich in anti oxidants. I hope this helps. I will be happy t...  Read Full »

My five-year-old Son has developed mouth sores. Could it be a hand, mouth, and foot disease?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He has now entered his schooling and developed mouth sores and small mosquito bites on his bums. He told me a few of his friends had hand, foot, and mouth disease. So I worry, will he also get the same hand, mouth, and foot disease? He is not having fever or any oth...  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious but usually mild disease caused by the Coxsackie virus, affecting children and adults. The usual symptoms are sore throat, fever, and raised skin rashes on hands and feet. It usually is self-limiting and recovers within s...  Read Full »

I have foot and mouth disease, and I am breastfeeding my baby. Will she get the infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I have foot and mouth disease, and I breastfeed my baby. Before diagnosis, until yesterday, I had breastfed my baby. Will she get the infection? How can I protect my baby? Can I breastfeed her in the first place?  Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: 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. This disease appears suddenly and will go away by itself without any treatment (self-limited), usually lasting 7 to 10 days. However,...  Read Full »

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