Does hand foot and mouth start with a fever?

Question

My friend's child has Hand Foot and Mouth disease. She mentioned that her child had a fever for a day or two before the rashes appeared. Does Hand Foot and Mouth usually start with a fever as its initial symptom?

Neha Kapoor · Accepted Answer

Yes, it usually starts with a mild fever and a sore throat before the rash actually shows up. But hey, don't stress too much! Just keep checking their temperature and keep some paracetamol handy as prescribed by your doc.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

For us, the sudden high fever was so terrifying because we didn't know what it was. I felt so helpless when my daughter refused to eat anything. It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed when this starts, but the fever usually settles in two days.

Gurbachan Singh · Answer

In our times, we saw many kids get this and it almost always began with a warm body and fatigue. You can gently apply a wet cloth on the forehead to lower the heat. Keep the child in a cool room and give them coconut water.

Tina Dsouza · Answer

Yes, fever is the standard warning bell for HFMD! 🤒 Usually, the temperature drops after a couple of days and then the spots join the party. Just keep them hydrated and they will be smiling again soon! 😊

Abhishek Jha · Answer

I can only speak from what happened with my younger brother last summer. His body temperature shot up to 101 on day one, and only on day three did we see the red spots on his palms. So in his case, it definitely started with a fever.

Vasudha Deshpande · Answer

Ho na, mostly it starts with fever only. My neighbor's baby had a cold and mild fever first, and then the doctor told them it is hand foot mouth. Keep them isolated so other kids in the house don't catch it.

Does hand foot and mouth start with a fever?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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