Patient's question:
I've had problems with my mouth these past few days. Now I'm afraid to eat anything. Whenever I eat, it hurts a lot. Today, I also have a slight fever. Recently, hand, foot, and mouth disease has been quite severe among children. So I wanted to ask, can adults also get hand, foot, and mouth disease? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a high-incidence period for infants and young children. Adults can also get hand, foot, and mouth disease, but the probability is very low. The symptoms are the same as those in infants and young children. Based on your description, I suspect you might have oral ulcers. As for fever, it could be a viral cold. You can take some antiviral medications orally and follow a light diet. If the fever persists, it is recommended to visit a nearby hospital for diagnosis to determine if it is hand, foot, and mouth disease.