my elderly mother was diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease six weeks ago. she has had complications including viral meningitis and and some other unknown inflamatory response. the blisters on her hands keep returning every four to five days. and she is feeling very fatigued. no one has been able to help her so far and they just keep telling her to go home and rest. is there something more we whould be looking at?
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious infection, caused by viruses from the Retrovirus family, most commonly the Cossack virus. It is characterized by blisters or sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment by 7 to 10 days. However, taking the following would help to ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. These can include