How long does hand foot and mouth fever last?

Usually, the fever itself settles down in about 3 to 5 days, but the rashes and mouth ulcers can take a full week or 10 days to heal completely. Just focus on keeping the child hydrated with cold milk or curd. Hang in there, it is a very common phase and it will pass.

Based on my tracking data when my roommate's kid had it, the fever spiked for 3 days and the spots peaked around day 5. By day 10, the recovery curve was at 100%. Keep logging the child's fluid intake on any app to ensure they aren't getting dehydrated.

Normally it takes around 7 to 10 days for the virus to clear out. But please keep a close watch on their fatigue levels and get a proper clinical checkup. Just like we track thyroid levels regularly, you need a doctor to monitor this to make sure there are no internal infections developing.

It usually wraps up in 7 to 10 days without needing expensive tests or heavy medicines. Don't rush to private labs for viral panels unless the doctor specifically asks, as those costs add up fast. Just stick to basic paracetamol as prescribed and lots of home fluids to save on unnecessary hospital bills.