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Hand, foot and mouth disease

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Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include mouth ulcers plus spots and blisters on the hands and feet.

Hand, foot and mouth disease usually lasts up to 10 days. Painkillers and mouth ulcer gels or spays may help reduce pain.

Hand, foot and mouth disease usually lasts up to 10 days. Painkillers and mouth ulcer gels or sprays may help reduce pain.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common infection that causes mouth ulcers plus spots and blisters on the hands and feet. It mainly affects children.

Page last reviewed: 12/02/2021
Next review due: 12/02/2024