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What is hand, foot & mouth disease?

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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 & skin rashes. Coxsackie HFM infections in the U.S. usually go away on their own without complications.

Answered 7/25/2019

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Coxsackie virus: Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral illness caused by the coxsackie virus. Children present with red dots and tiny blisters commonly found inside the mouth and on the hands and feet although the rash can appear anywhere in the body. Accompanying symptoms maybe fever, loss of appetite, vomiting or diarrhea. This disease is contagious.

Answered 7/9/2015

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Viral disease: Hand, foot and mouth disease is a human syndrome caused by intestinal viruses of the picornaviridae family. The most common strains causing hfmd are coxsackie a virus and enterovirus 71 (ev-71).There is no specific treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease. Symptoms, such as fever and pain from the sores, may be eased with the use of analgesics. Many doctors do not prescribe medicine for this.

Answered 8/16/2014

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Fever/spots/pain: 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.

Answered 2/25/2014

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An illness: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is an illness that causes sores in or on the mouth and on the hands, feet, and sometimes the buttocks and legs. The sores may be painful. The illness usually doesn't last more than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any time of year but is most common in the summer and fall.

Answered 1/4/2015

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Viral disease: Hand, foot mouth disease is a common viral disease of childhood . It is characterized by mouth ulcers and sores as well as a palpable rash in palms and soles. Sometimes there is a generalized rash and a temperature. Major risk is dehydration in kids as they may not take fluids well. It is self limiting and resolves in about a week.

Answered 2/24/2020

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Fever/spots/pain: 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.

Answered 11/19/2017

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Viral infection: Hand/foot/mouth disease is a viral illness usually caused by a virus called coxsackie virus. The body will usually fight this off on its own. Insure plenty of rest and fluids. The illness spreads by person-to-person contact through nasal secretions or throat discharge, saliva, fluid from blisters, stool, and respiratory droplets sprayed into the air after a cough or sneeze. Go see your doctor.

Answered 4/29/2018

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CoxsachieA&EV 71/RA: It is a viral infection which affects children and presents as rashes on palms of hands and soles of both feet and buttocks, and lesions in and around mouth which are like ulcers.It can cause fever, malaise, fatigue, sore throat, ear pain, and painfull ulcers in mouth it is caused by cixsachiea or entero virus 71, and condition is self limiting and treatment is for symptoms&gets better in abot 7to10day.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Hand, foot, & mouth: disease is a contagious viral illness that commonly affects infants and children caused by enterovirus. The disease usually doesn't need treatment.

Answered 8/30/2014

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Virus: Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious viral infection usually seen in young children and infants. Fever, mouth sores and rash on palms and soles are the common findings. Some patients don't get all the symptoms. There is no treatment and the infection is not considered a serious one. Complications like meningitis are rare. It lasts 7 to 10 days.

Answered 1/6/2014

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Viral infection: 'hand, foot and mouth' disease is a viral illness called this because it results in blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth. It's caused by the coxsackie virus, will generally run its course over time. It is common in children, but impacts all ages. Drinking plenty of cool beverages may help soothe the throat and throat. Try popsicles, and don't add salt to your food. Lgromkomd.

Answered 1/6/2014

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