How to ease pain from hand foot and mouth disease?

Question

My little nephew, who is 3 years old, has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and he's really irritable because of the sores in his mouth and on his hands and feet. My sister is asking what can be done to ease his pain and make him more comfortable.

Rajesh Kapoor · Accepted Answer

HFMD is highly contagious and the mouth ulcers can make swallowing very difficult, leading to dehydration. Please consult a pediatrician or general physician immediately to monitor the symptoms. Do not give any medication without a proper doctor's prescription.

Kamlesh Devi · Answer

Give the patient very soft, cool food like curd or cold milk, as hot or spicy foods will hurt the mouth blisters. Keep them in a clean, airy room and wash their clothes separately with warm water to prevent spreading the sickness.

Sita Iyer · Answer

When my kids had this, the mouth sores were very painful. Cold coconut water and diluted buttermilk were the only things they could swallow comfortably. Avoid citric juices or anything salty as it causes a severe burning sensation.

Aditya Sen · Answer

Since HFMD is viral, it mostly needs supportive care and time to run its course. Relying on professional guidance for fever and pain management is much safer than testing random online remedies. Focus strictly on hydration.

Varun Malhotra · Answer

Your body needs absolute rest to fight off this virus, so skip all physical exertion or workouts entirely. Focus heavily on nutrient-dense, easy-to-swallow liquids to keep your energy levels up. Let your immune system do its job.

Ramu Prasad · Answer

Bache ko bohot takleef ho rahi hogi, dukh lagta hai dekh kar. Unhe thanda dahi khilayein, isse muh ke chhalo ko thandak milegi. Aur doctor babu se zaroor salah lein dawa ke liye.

How to ease pain from hand foot and mouth disease?

6 answers

Consult a internal medicine specialist

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