Hand, foot and mouth disease
Overview
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood illness that can also affect adults. It usually gets better on its own in 7 to 10 days.
Symptoms
The 1st symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease can be: a sore throata high temperaturenot wanting to eat The 2nd stage usually starts a few days later and symptoms can include: mouth ulcers, which can be painfula raised rash of spots on the hands and feet, and sometimes the groin area and bottom The rash of spots can look pink, red, or darker than the surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone. The spots can turn into blisters, which might be grey or lighter than surrounding skin and can be painful. Symptoms are usually mild and are the same in adults and children.
Treatment
Hand, foot and mouth disease usually gets better on its own in 7 to 10 days. You cannot take antibiotics or other medicines to cure it. To help the symptoms: drink cool fluids to soothe the mouth and prevent dehydration (but avoid acidic drinks, such as fruit juice)eat soft foods like yoghurt and avoid hot, salty and spicy foodstakeparacetamoloribuprofento help ease a sore mouth or throat