Question
How can adult hand, foot, and mouth disease be resolved? I had a sensation of suspected ulcer in my mouth yesterday, and today there’s a blister in my mouth. There also seems to be something on my little finger of the right hand. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Not treated. Needed assistance: How should it be treated? Is it serious? Will it infect others?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an intestinal infectious disease primarily caused by viral infection, which is most common in children. Since it is caused by viral infection, it generally heals on its own within 7-10 days. However, adults can also contract hand, foot, and mouth disease. Guidance: 1. Seek medical attention at a hospital and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and bed rest. 2. Chinese patent medicine can be taken if necessary. 3. Apply ice cream or Simeta to the affected areas in the mouth. 4. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the oral skin, clean the mouth with physiological saline solution daily, and take care of the patient to prevent them from pulling at skin blisters to avoid breaking them and causing infection.