Girish Menon Girish Menon Asked 7 months ago

How long does vomiting last with hand foot and mouth?

My nephew has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and he's been vomiting, which I didn't know was a symptom. His parents are a bit stressed. How long does vomiting usually last with hand, foot, and mouth disease? Any ideas?

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Smita Deshmukh Smita Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease mein vomiting toh usually ek do din hi rehti hai ho na? It's not the main symptom generally, rashes aur fever zyada prominent hote hain. But agar bachcha vomit kare toh make sure they drink enough pani to stay hydrated. Doctor se bhi poochh lena.

Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Having Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease is distressing enough, and vomiting on top of that must be incredibly hard. It's tough when little ones are sick. From what I know, the vomiting usually lasts a day or two, it's not a prolonged symptom. Just focus on keeping them comfortable and hydrated.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Bete, Hand, Foot, Mouth mein ulti toh kam hi aati hai, aur aati bhi hai toh ek ya do din mein theek ho jaati hai. Asli dikkat toh muh ke chhale hote hain. Halka khana do aur pani dete raho. Agar zyada ulti ho toh doctor ko dikhana zaroori hai.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While vomiting isn't the primary symptom of Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease, if it does occur, it generally passes within 1-2 days. However, if the vomiting is severe or persistent, leading to signs of dehydration, it's crucial to get it checked by a doctor immediately. Don't take chances with a child's health.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For Hand, Foot, and Mouth, vomiting is usually brief, maybe 1-2 days. The main issue is that kids might not eat due to mouth sores, so dehydration is a concern, which could lead to hospital visits and costs. So, keep a close eye on fluid intake to avoid extra expenses and complications.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Having PCOS makes me extra cautious with any illness. With Hand, Foot, and Mouth, vomiting, if it happens, is generally mild and lasts for a day or two. It's usually the mouth sores that are more problematic for eating and drinking. Just keep an eye on hydration and consult your pediatrician if symptoms worsen or persist.

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Neha Verma Neha Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hand, Foot, and Mouth is tough on little ones, but don't worry too much about the vomiting; it's usually not prolonged. If it happens, it generally lasts just for a day or two. The most important thing is to make sure they drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. Keep them comfortable, and if anything worries you, call the doctor.

Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan, Hand, Foot, and Mouth mein vomiting zyada der nahi rehti na. Usually ek ya do din mein settle ho jaati hai. Bachchon ko pani zyada dena chahiye, kyunki muh mein chale bhi hote hain. Agar bahut zyada ulti ho toh doc ko dikhana zaroori hai.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

For Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease, vomiting is often a short-lived symptom, typically lasting just 1-2 days. It's less common than fever or rashes. If your child is vomiting, use a hydration tracker app to ensure they're getting enough fluids, which is super important to avoid dehydration. Always follow up with your doctor.

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