Hand, foot and mouth disease

Park Urgent Care in Allen Park, MI provides expert treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease with quick relief and care for your child.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Treatment in Allen Park, MI

Park Urgent Care in Allen Park, MI offers effective treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common viral infection affecting children. Our team provides fast relief for symptoms like rashes, blisters, sore throat, and fever. We offer compassionate care, ensuring comfort and proper management to help your child recover quickly. With walk-in visits and experienced staff, we make it easy for families to get the care they need during this contagious illness, serving Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Ecorse, Taylor, and surrounding areas.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is usually a mild illness young children get. The infection spreads by person-to-person contact and is common in child care settings. Washing hands often and well and staying away from others who have it can help prevent the disease.

HFMD is contagious, and children are most contagious during the first few days of the illness, often before the rash appears. The blisters usually dry up in about 10 days, but the virus can live in stool for weeks after the rash goes away. HFMD is usually a minor illness, and the spots and blisters usually go away after about 7 to 10 days.

Symptoms

There is no specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), but there are ways to manage symptoms:

Pain and fever

Take over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever and pain. Children should not take aspirin.

Mouth sores
Use mouthwashes or sprays to numb mouth pain. Eat soft foods that don't require a lot of chewing, like yogurt. Avoid hot, salty, and spicy foods.
Fluids

Drink plenty of cool fluids to prevent dehydration and soothe the mouth. Avoid acidic drinks like fruit juice.

Blisters

Allow blisters to dry naturally. Blisters on the palms and soles should not be opened. Open blisters on the arms and elsewhere do not need to be covered and will dry quickly. HFMD usually clears up on its own in 7 to 10 days, but children under 2 may take longer.

To prevent spreading HFMD, you can:

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