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Suggest Treatment For Foot And Mouth Disease

my elderly mother was diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease six weeks ago. she has had complications including viral meningitis and and some other unknown inflamatory response. the blisters on her hands keep returning every four to five days. and she is feeling very fatigued. no one has been able to help her so far and they just keep telling her to go home and rest. is there something more we whould be looking at?
Tue, 3 May 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious infection, caused by viruses from the Enterovirus family, most commonly the 'coxsackie virus'.
It is characterized by blisters or sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.
In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment by 7 to 10 days. However, taking the following would help to ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. These can include:
1. Over-the-counter topical ointments to soothe blisters and rashes.
2. Analgesic medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve headaches.
3. Medicated syrups or lozenges to ease painful sore throats.
4. Swishing warm salt water around in the mouth helps relieve the pain associated with mouth blisters and throat sores.
5. Avoid cold beverages, citrus fruits, fruit drinks, spicy or salty foods.
She should get better from the symptoms gradually.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Foot And Mouth Disease

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious infection, caused by viruses from the Enterovirus family, most commonly the coxsackie virus . It is characterized by blisters or sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment by 7 to 10 days. However, taking the following would help to ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. These can include: 1. Over-the-counter topical ointments to soothe blisters and rashes. 2. Analgesic medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve headaches. 3. Medicated syrups or lozenges to ease painful sore throats. 4. Swishing warm salt water around in the mouth helps relieve the pain associated with mouth blisters and throat sores. 5. Avoid cold beverages, citrus fruits, fruit drinks, spicy or salty foods. She should get better from the symptoms gradually. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.