What Every Parent Needs To Know About Hand-mouth-foot-disease

Diagnosing HFMD

A patient’s physician will ask them about their child’s symptoms and examine any sores or rashes that appear on the hands, feet, and mouth. A physical examination is usually the standard procedure for diagnosing HFMD, as a doctor can determine if it is the illness by analyzing any visible sores or rashes without further testing. However, a doctor can further confirm the condition by taking a throat swab, stool sample, or a blood sample of the patient to reach an accurate diagnosis and to prescribe the proper treatment procedures.

Keep reading to reveal the variety of treatment options available for patients, specifically children.