Can Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Patients Eat Dried Plum? How Long Does It Take to Recover? Is It Normal for Blisters to Increase? What Foods Should Be Avoided During Normal Times?

Question

Can patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease eat dried plum? How long does it take to recover? Is it normal for blisters to increase? What foods should be avoided during normal times?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically heals within about a week. It’s recommended to consume easily digestible foods, avoid greasy foods and excessive eggs—limiting them to no more than two per day. It’s advisable to eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, and abstain from spicy foods. As for dried plum consumption, there’s no need for abstinence, but it should be consumed in moderation. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery.