What Are the Symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Question

Today, I noticed that my son has one or two clear blisters on his shoulders, waist, hands, and legs, surrounded by red halos. There’s also a small yellow blister on his tongue. He doesn’t have a fever or runny nose. Could this be Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

Answer

The symptoms of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease are as follows: A. Acute onset, possibly accompanied by fever. B. The oral mucosa appears with scattered vesicles, the size of which is like grains of rice and very painful. C. Vesicles appear on the palms or soles, similar in size to grains of rice; the buttocks or knees may also be affected sometimes. D. The vesicles are surrounded by inflamed red halos, with less fluid inside. E. Some children may experience symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, loss of appetite, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is a common infectious disease that mainly affects young children. If your son shows these symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis and appropriate treatment and care.