HFMD is a contagious disease in children. It is not dangerous but the oral ulcers may be painful and therefore the child may not want to eat Apply calamine lotion over the body and oracep Gel over the tongue ulcers For the fever cold visit your pediatrician Regards Dr Neha Pandey MBBS MD DNB FMUHS FISPN PediaCare Clinic Malad West

Young children have the highest risk for getting HFMD. In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment in 7 to 10 days. However, your doctor may recommend certain treatments to help ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. lotion for local application and symptomatic treatment to be given