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Last week my son was diagnosed as having a viral infection. He had some sores on his legs and feet with maybe one or two on his hands. My wife thinks he had hand foot mouth. Now I have come down with sores, but I have HUNDREDS of them. My hands are completely covered on the palms and partially on the backs. My feet are completely covered on the soles. My throat has a couple or three sores too. Its painful to use my hands or walk. I ve never been this miserable before. Should I go to a doctor? From what I ve read it wold appear I would be wasting my time and should just wait it out. I m just so miserable I start to wonder if my symptoms are too severe to be HFM. Thanks, Dale
Hi...I feel by what you quote you should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles.
It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 25mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Suggest Treatment For Viral Infection
Hi...I feel by what you quote you should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease. This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 25mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. Regards - Dr. Sumanth