Is Tongue Ulcer a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Is tongue ulcer a hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

A simple tongue ulcer, without other symptoms, may be a simple oral ulcer. However, if the child has symptoms such as fever, runny nose, and cough, it may be hand, foot, and mouth disease. The characteristic of hand, foot, and mouth disease is the appearance of blisters in the mouth, hands, and feet, and sometimes in the buttocks. If suspected of having hand, foot, and mouth disease, medical attention should be sought promptly.