How many days does hand, foot and mouth disease usually take to heal?

The recovery time of hand, foot and mouth disease varies from person to person. Mild cases can be cured in about 7-10 days, but it may also be affected by many factors, including the severity of the disease, age, individual immunity, nursing conditions, treatment intervention, etc. The details are as follows:

1. Severity of illness: Mild cases usually have mild symptoms, low fever, less rash, and relatively quick recovery, which may take about 7 days. Severe cases may have high fever, neurological complications, etc., and the recovery time will be longer, which may take 2-3 weeks or even longer.

2. Age: Younger children, especially infants under 3 years old, have an underdeveloped immune system and may take longer to recover. Older children and adults have relatively stronger body resistance and may recover faster.

3. Individual immunity: People with strong immunity have better ability to resist viruses and the recovery time is relatively short. People with weak immunity, such as those suffering from other underlying diseases or malnutrition, may have a longer recovery time.

4. Nursing: Keeping the skin clean, oral hygiene, eating a light diet, balanced nutrition, and getting enough rest are good nursing measures that help the recovery of the disease. On the contrary, improper care may cause the disease to recur or worsen, and prolong the recovery time.

5. Treatment intervention: Seek medical attention promptly and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as reducing fever, replenishing water and electrolytes, etc., which can promote recovery. Failure to receive timely treatment or improper treatment may affect the recovery process.

The recovery time of hand, foot and mouth disease varies depending on many factors. You should closely observe the condition, take good care of it, and seek medical attention in time if there are any abnormalities to promote early recovery.