Will Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Recur During Treatment? How Long Does It Take to Heal, and Will Symptoms Disappear Gradually After Recovery?

Question

Will hand, foot, and mouth disease recur during treatment? How long does it take to heal, and will the symptoms gradually disappear after recovery?

Answer

Based on patient descriptions, hand, foot, and mouth disease may recur after treatment, but it will not reoccur as long as the virus is completely controlled. Typically, the course of the disease will fully recover within about a week. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a self-limiting condition that usually lasts for about a week. It is recommended to actively pursue antiviral treatment, such as using rimantadine or oseltamivir. Since children are at risk of hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should promptly take their children to the doctor for treatment, avoid misconceptions, and administer medication according to symptoms. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.