10 Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Weight Loss
HFMD does not usually cause weight loss on its own. However, because of the way that it can contribute to appetite loss, it’s not uncommon for someone struggling with the condition—or other conditions that cause appetite loss—to experience some degree of weight loss.
This lost weight usually returns after the virus has passed through the body and the patient regains their normal appetite.
