Question
What are the early symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
The early stages of hand, foot, and mouth disease may present with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, and runny nose, similar to the common cold. Some children may also experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. After the onset of the disease, small blisters or sores may appear in the mouth, and rashes may also develop on the hands, feet, and buttocks.