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A member asked:
How long does hand foot and mouth disease last for?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Generally a few days: Generally a few days of fever and mild symptoms. The most common complication is dehydration. Make sure your child is sipping fluids regularly.
Answered 11/7/2014
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Its a Virus!: There's no specific treatment for hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Signs and symptoms of hand-foot-and-mouth disease usually clear up in seven to 10 days. Over-the-counter pain medications other than aspirin, such as Acetaminophen (tylenol, others) or Ibuprofen (advil, motrin, others), may help relieve general discomfort.
Answered 9/7/2018
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Several days: Caused by a virus . Requires no specific treatment and usually resolves in a few days.
Answered 9/12/2012
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