Question
It seems like the illness started yesterday. I went to a private clinic today, and they said it’s Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease. My baby has blisters on their hands, feet, and buttocks. I’m not sure if this is severe. But there’s no fever. I don’t know how long it will take to heal.
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease generally heals in about a week, but for a faster and better recovery, antiviral treatment is recommended for the child. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is an autoimmune disease that usually heals within a week. There are mild and severe cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, with about 91% being mild. Treatment mainly involves symptomatic care, such as fever and electrolyte imbalance management. Hospitalization is generally not required for mild cases unless it’s severe.