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Suggest Treatment For Painful Blisters In The Mouth And Hands

My nephew has had high fevers for aweek, has developed a rash on the outide of his body, also has painful blisters in his mouth on his feet and hands. His feet hurt to walk on them. He is on blood thinners cause he has reoccuring blood clots. The doctor told us today that they think its hand foot n mouth disorder. Hes 18 years old I didn t think that was possible
posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016
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Hello,

I too believe it is hand, foot and mouth disease. It is caused by a viral infection. It can go by its own in 5to 7 days. You can use talc powder on hands and feet to reduce itching.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Blisters In The Mouth And Hands

Hello, I too believe it is hand, foot and mouth disease. It is caused by a viral infection. It can go by its own in 5to 7 days. You can use talc powder on hands and feet to reduce itching. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician