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Is this Hand, Foot & Mouth?

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Cxxx2 · 11/11/2025 10:46

Hello,
little one had been to the drs yesterday after feeling sluggish and having a fever, cough etc for a few days. The dr reassured me that it was just a viral infection- fab!
We had a horrendous night of crying and coughing, the odd bout of vomiting and we’re feeling rather lethargic today. DS has woken up with a few spots on his wrist(red in colour), complaining of a sore foot and when I’ve checked there is a clear blister on his sole. To top it off his mouth hurts and the top of his mouth seems to have a rash type thing going on.
Typical none of this was there yesterday during the Drs’ visit. Can anyone shed any light? Pictures attached. Thanks!!

Is this Hand, Foot & Mouth?
Is this Hand, Foot & Mouth?
Is this Hand, Foot & Mouth?
OP posts:
Coffeeishot · 11/11/2025 14:51

Oh yes, looks like it,

dairydebris · 11/11/2025 14:51

I'd say quite likely. Mine were in most discomfort before blisters came out. Hope he feels better soon.

Coffeeishot · 11/11/2025 14:54

Ice lollys and paracetamol for him you can also put calomine cream on the blisters,

GreenDogDot · 11/11/2025 14:56

Looks like it, I found that as soon as the blisters started coming out she started to feel better and within a day or two was back to normal even though blisters still evident.

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