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What is cure for hand foot mouth disease?

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Time: Time. It is a viral infection that normally lasts 7-10 days . It does not respond to antibiotics and runs it's cousre. The main complication that may be concering is dehydration because of poor fluid intake 2ndry to the mouth ulcers. Only relif of symptoms thru tylenol, (acetaminophen) gargles etc is helpful.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Rest: Hand-food-and-mouth disease doesn't require a treatment. It will get better on its own. But avoid acidic foods since they can irritate the mouth. Cold fluids can help soothe the throat. Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can be used for fever.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Hand foot and mouth: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is usually a short mild illness that mainly affects children. Most children fully recover within ten days, and usually less. Serious complications occur rarely. This disease is not related to the disease with a similar name which affects animals. http://patient.info/health/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-leaflet

Answered 10/6/2016

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Hand foot mouth dis: What do you mean? It resolves by itself in 8-10 days. If you are asking for a shorter duration of illness---yes! certain anti-virals ( acyclovir) helps if used within 48 hrs of initial symptoms.

Answered 8/14/2019

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Time: Let it take it's course, it usually is over in about 10 days or so.

Answered 7/8/2017

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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.

Answered 7/8/2017

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