Question 1

are high fevers (103.5) part of hand foot mouth disease in adults? no congestion; chills and throat. i can't get to a doc, but kid was just dx'd.

Accepted Answer

Coxsackie virus: Any virus can evoke high fevers, if you want to know whats ailing you there are respiratory viral panel tests that can narrow the field.Take yourself to an urgent care center or ER to find out, may be a different cause

Question 2

is it possible for adults to get hand, foot, mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is an illness that is usually experienced in childhood & has more than one strain.If experienced in childhood, the immunity gained is likely lifelong. However we occasionally see this in adults.

Question 3

can adults get hand foot mouth disease? what are symptoms? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes they can, though much less likely to than a child. Those who are elderly or immunocompromised are more likely. Symptoms are similar to those for kids - itchy bumps on hands and feet with blisters in the back of the throat. Unfortunately no tx - just treat the pain and itching and wait for it to resolve.

Question 4

what is hand, foot & mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

A viral infection: Hand foot mouth disease (HFM) is usually from viruses such as Coxsackie virus. Children are the usual patients who get HFM disease, but their parents can also get infected. People should see their doctors to verify their illnesses, as other infections (such as strep throat) can cause sore throat &amp; skin rashes. Coxsackie HFM infections in the U.S. usually go away on their own without complications.

Question 5

do kids get hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hfm is a viral gut infection. Some kids can have it & run a brief temperature & never show other symptoms. Some have fever, localized spots on their wrists & nothing else. Some have terrible mouth sores, spots on wrists/forearms/legs feet & around the bottom & have cramping & loose stools. So fever, loose stools &cramps, amount & location of blisters seem to be the main variables.

Question 6

what are the tests for hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: Hand-foot-mouth disease is a very common viral illness, usually occurring in childhood. It is diagnosed by physical exam, not by laboratory studies. Here is a link to the centers for disease control article about the disease. http://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/index.html.

Question 7

what is the best way tp treat hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Self Limitingha: Hand foot and mouth disease is self limiting and will usually go away in 7- 10 days. More serious cases will need treatment by a physician.

Question 8

is it common to have hand foot mouth disease in winter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although this occurs more in the summer months, it can happen any time if year.

Question 9

when are symptoms after exposure to hand foot mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Several: Sore throat, fever, rash on the hands or feet and sores in the mouth.  There can also be loose stools, irritability, not eating, etc.

Question 10

is there a way to help my brother on  hand/foot/mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Self heals over time: Hfm is a collection of symptoms related to infection by strains of an intestinal virus.It runs its course producing a variety of blisters in various locations before resolving as the body fights it off. The main problem with the disorder is the chance of dehydration from poor fluid intake. Comfort measures ; a focus on improving fluid intake are the best method of rx.

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