Question
What are the symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in adults?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease in adults initially presents with symptoms similar to a common cold, including fever, cough, runny nose, and drooling. Later, the soles of the fingers and toes may again develop oval or diamond-shaped blisters with redness and swelling around them. The long axis of the blisters aligns with the skin texture. This condition generally manifests in adults as follows: 1. Sudden onset of acute fever; 2. Blisters reappearing on the oral mucosa accompanied by pain; 3. Appearance of rice-grain-sized blisters on the palms or soles of the feet; 4. Inflammatory redness around the blisters; 5. Some may also experience coughing, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, dry heaves, and headaches. It is recommended to seek medical attention for a thorough examination and treatment promptly.