Can babies have hand foot and mouth Issue?

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My 19 month old baby is suffering with hand foot and mouth disease. With red blisters on his mouth, hand and neck, he has become really irritable and can’t sleep at night. Is there anything that I can do to soothe his pain? I can’t see him like this and really wish to do something about it.

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Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi Dentist 16 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi

Dentist 16 yrs exp Chennai

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Hi mam.... Hand foot and mouth disease is due to viral infection(Cox sackie A 16).... Signs and symptoms : **** Fever, nausea, vomiting, generalized discomfort,loss of appetite,rash on palm and sole,painful facial ulcers and blisters,irritability of infants and toddlers... Transmission: **** Direct contact with infectious persons, through saliva, nasal secretions, theough feco oral route... Preventive measures: Avoid direct contact with infected individuals,proper cleaning of shared utensils, disinfecting contaminated surfaces,proper hand hygiene..

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Since it is a viral infection,no need for medication...It will resolve by its own within 7 to 10 days

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Disease management primarily focus on symptomatic relief..... **** Analgesic medication may be used to reduce pain from sores... ****Fever reducers and luke warm bath will reduce body temperature

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