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My 2 yr daughter has hand, foot and mouth disease for last 4 days. the ulcers / blisters in mouth make it difficult for her to drink and eat.. what medication will be most suitable?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Numb the mouth: Anything that will decrease the pain in the mouth will help her drink. Ice cold foods act as a local anesthesia as they numb the area. Try popsicles, ice cream, jello, as well as pedialyte popsicles that will keep her hydrated. Also oragel will help. As it is a viral disease, there is no antibiotics that will help it. It will go away on its own.

Answered 4/25/2016

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None: Although it is uncomfortable hand, foot and mouth disease is typical benign and fairly brief in duration.

Answered 12/6/2012

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