Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Can hfmd cause vomiting?

My toddler developed HFMD symptoms a couple of days ago, and now he's also started vomiting occasionally. I'm wondering if this is part of the illness. Is it common for HFMD to cause vomiting?

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Rajiv Deshpande Rajiv Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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In our household, when my son had HFMD, he vomited twice on the second day. The doctor told us it was mainly because of high fever and throat irritation from the blisters. We just focused on keeping him hydrated, but your doctor will know best.

Seema Didi Seema Didi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dekho, HFMD mein ulti hona koi asadharan baat nahi hai, par zyada ulti ho toh bilkul risk mat lo. Bachon mein dehydration bahut jaldi hota hai. Chota bacha hai toh seedha doctor ke paas jao aur checkup karao.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying it is when you or a loved one is vomiting on top of having those painful HFMD rashes. It used to make me panic so much. Just remember, it can happen due to throat irritation, but please call your doctor to ease your mind.

Sneha Hedge Sneha Hedge Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I don't have personal experience with HFMD in adults, but my friend's kid had severe vomiting with it. If the patient cannot keep any liquids down for more than a few hours, you should take them to a clinic immediately for proper care.

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Vijay Khanna Vijay Khanna Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Vomiting during HFMD is a known issue, especially if there is a high fever. Just be careful if you are giving sweet drinks or electrolyte powders to keep hydration levels up, as hidden sugars can affect blood glucose. Stick to plain water or sugar-free fluids if managing diabetes.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yes, HFMD can definitely cause vomiting, often due to high fever or mouth blisters making it hard to swallow. Please consult your doctor for safe medication.

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