How long does it take to recover from hand, foot and mouth disease?

Hand, foot and mouth disease mainly refers to an acute fever and rash infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection, mainly with sporadic rashes and herpes on the hands, feet, mouth, etc. Most patients will recover within 1 to 2 weeks, but some patients have a longer course of illness and a poor prognosis.

For patients with mild symptoms and high resistance, hand, foot and mouth disease may gradually subside within 1 to 2 weeks. Such patients usually only show mild symptoms, such as rashes and herpes on the hands, feet, mouth and other parts, with or without fever. For some patients with more serious conditions, especially those with complications of the nervous system, respiratory system or circulatory system, the course of the disease is longer. These patients need longer treatment and rehabilitation, and the prognosis may be poor.

In addition, the patient's physical condition is also an important factor affecting the recovery time. Infants and young children may take longer to recover than adults or older children due to their relatively poor immunity. Therefore, for infants and young children, parents should pay more attention to changes in their condition, seek medical treatment in a timely manner, and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and care.

Note: Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious disease. Patients need to be isolated in time to avoid infecting others. Patients should take a rest during the illness and avoid fatigue. At the same time, they should strengthen their nutritional intake and increase the intake of high-quality protein, but they should keep their diet light and easy to digest, and avoid eating spicy, greasy, and irritating foods.