What Is HFMD?
10. Treatment
Treatment for hand foot and mouth disease usually involves having the patient rest as much as possible and drink plenty of fluids. The immune system should be able to handle the virus itself. Antiviral medication may be suggested in the more severe cases, however. In the meantime, medication will likely be suggested to help treat the patient’s symptoms.
This will likely mean mild pain killers, like Tylenol and ibuprofen. An oral anesthetic may also be prescribed to help reduce the pain of the patient’s mouth sores. It is also recommended to avoid certain foods that can make sores worse, while using salt water in the mouth can also help to relieve pain.
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