Hi! My 18 month old had hand, foot and mouth disease last week and passed it along to my husband. Little blisters began to form on his hands, feet and mouth on Friday but is still not feeling any better. He has a cough (he s had over two weeks), low fever, mild headache and feels light headed. My impression of the diseases was that he should be feeling better after the blisters appeared but that does not seem to be the case. He feels worse now than he did Friday. Should he see a doctor tomorrow?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by a group of viruses known as retroviruses. This is a condition which can lead to fever, blisters on the hands and feet, mouth sores, sore throat and a poor appetite. It can spread from one person to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat, saliva, infected stools, or fluid from a blister. There is no specific treatment for HFMD. Medication may be given for relief of symptoms such as fever and aches. I would suggest yo to follow1. Good personal hygiene2. Oral NSAIDs3. Topical anesthetics to minimize the pain caused by the blisters.4. Wash your hands frequently. Thank you.