What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in a child?
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Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann answered:In addition to fever for a few days with painful sores in the mouth, there is often a blister-like rash on the hands, feet, and sometimes the diaper area. The rash may also be tender, especially on the bottom of the feet, so your child may not want to walk.
Fortunately, the discomfort will soon pass and nothing needs to be applied to the rash. All symptoms are caused by a coxsackievirus and will improve on their own. Your pediatrician may advise you to try acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the discomfort.
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In addition to fever for a few days with painful sores in the mouth, there is often a blister-like rash on the hands, feet, and sometimes the diaper area. The rash may also be tender, especially on the bottom of the feet, so your child may not want... More -
Dr. James Fortenberry of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta answered:Your child may have one or more of the following:
- Sore throat
- Temperature above 100.4°F for up to four days
- Small ulcers in the mouth
- Small water blisters on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and between the fingers and toes
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Refusal to eat or drink
Your child may have one or more of the following: Sore throat Temperature above 100.4°F for up to four days Small ulcers in the mouth Small water blisters on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and between the fingers and toes Headache... More
