Does hand foot and mouth always start with a fever?

Question

My son just got diagnosed with Hand Foot and Mouth, but he never really had a fever initially; the rashes just appeared. I thought it always starts with a high temperature. Is it possible for Hand Foot and Mouth to begin without a fever?

Anjali Sharma · Accepted Answer

Honestly, it was so stressful when my kid got this because there was no fever at first, just sudden crankiness. I kept second-guessing myself until the spots appeared on the hands. It is totally normal to feel anxious, but please know it doesn't always start with a high temperature.

Rohan Deshmukh · Answer

Not always bro. I caught this from my nephew last year and the blisters came out of nowhere on my palms first. The mild fever actually started a day later for me, so don't wait for a fever to suspect it.

Vikram Singh · Answer

My immunity was quite high but I still got it without any fever at all. I just noticed my throat felt scratchy and I couldn't swallow my post-workout shake properly. Keep your hydration levels high with coconut water even if you don't feel warm.

Pooja Mehta · Answer

Actually yaar, my friend's daughter had zero fever. They just saw tiny red spots on her feet and thought it was some insect bite. Go to a doctor directly because HFMD is super tricky and spreads like wild fire.

Gaurav Gill · Answer

I haven't slept in three days because my toddler has this. For us, the spots showed up first and the fever decided to arrive at 2 AM last night just to ruin whatever sleep I had left. It definitely does not follow any set rules.

Does hand foot and mouth always start with a fever?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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