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Rashes
Blisters on the palm
Redness of the skin
Lip blister
Painful blisters
Spots in mouth
Sore throat
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What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)?
HFMD (Hand-foot-mouth disease) is a highly contagious viral infection. To prevent transmission, patients should wash their hands regularly and avoid going to school until the ulcers have healed and the rashes have dried up. Patients often eat and drink less due to painful mouth ulcers, so it's important to monitor for dehydration and encourage food and water intake.
Typical Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Blisters on the hands and/or feet
- Skin rashes with tiny bumps
- A lump or bump in the mouth
- Symptoms started with mouth pain
- Ring-like rash
- Skin problem over the back of the hand
- Fever
Diagnostic Questions for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Is your whole body red?
- Are there blisters on your hands and feet?
- Do you have a skin rash with tiny bumps?
- Have you noticed a lump or bump in your mouth?
- Was mouth pain your earliest symptom?
Treatment of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)
There is no specific treatment to cure this disease, but it will usually clear within one to two weeks. The doctor may prescribe creams or medicines to relieve pain from mouth sores. Patients often eat and drink less due to painful mouth sores, so it's important to monitor for dehydration and encourage food and water intake.
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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FAQs
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What Kind of Doctor Should I See If I’m Worried about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
A.
For most cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), your primary care doctor is a good starting point. For severe cases, or if complications arise, you may be referred to a specialist such as an infectious disease specialist.
References:
Saguil A, Kane SF, Lauters R, Mercado MG. Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Oct 1;100(7):408-414. PMID: 31573162.
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When Should I Seek Further Medical Guidance for Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is generally a minor illness. However, consider seeking further guidance for those younger than 6 months of age, a weakened immune system, fever persisting beyond 5 days or inability to take fluids due to sore throat.
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 24). ](https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html)[_Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) - About_](https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html)[. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
https://www.cdc.gov/hand-foot-mouth/about/index.html
Zhu P, Ji W, Li D, Li Z, Chen Y, Dai B, Han S, Chen S, Jin Y, Duan G. Current status of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. J Biomed Sci. 2023 Feb 24;30(1):15. doi: 10.1186/s12929-023-00908-4. PMID: 36829162; PMCID: PMC9951172.
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What Other Diseases Have Symptoms Similar to Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
A.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) can present with symptoms that overlap with several other diseases. Conditions such as herpangina, chickenpox, measles, and certain viral exanthems can mimic the symptoms of HFMD, making accurate diagnosis important for appropriate management.
References:
Saguil A, Kane SF, Lauters R, Mercado MG. Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Oct 1;100(7):408-414. PMID: 31573162.
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