How is HFMD treated?

In most cases, the infection will go away without treatment in seven to 10 days.
However, your doctor may recommend certain treatments to help ease symptoms until the disease has run its course. These can include:

• prescription or over-the-counter topical ointments to soothe blisters and rashes
• pain medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve headaches
• medicated syrups or lozenges to ease painful sore throats

Certain at-home treatments can also provide relief from hand, foot, and mouth disease symptoms. You can try the following home remedies to help make blisters less bothersome:

Suck on ice or popsicles. Drink cold beverages. Eat ice creambr or sherbet.

Swishing warm salt water around in the mouth may also help relieve the pain associated with mouth blisters and throat sores.

Avoid citrus fruits, fruit drinks, and soda.