What is the expected recovery timeline for a 17-month-old child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) whose fever has subsided but who continues to experience vomiting and a spreading rash while being treated with Atarax syrup, calamine gel, and supportive medications? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What is the expected recovery timeline for a 17-month-old child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) whose fever has subsided but who continues to experience vomiting and a spreading rash while being treated with Atarax syrup, calamine gel, and supportive medications?

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What is the expected recovery timeline for a 17-month-old child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) whose fever has subsided but who continues to experience vomiting and a spreading rash while being treated with Atarax syrup, calamine gel, and supportive medications?

Asked by Male, 1 · 9 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

9 days ago

Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically resolves within 7 to 10 days, and the rash spreading can be a normal part of the process before it heals. While it is wonderful his fever has subsided, his continued vomiting is important to address. Because vomiting can lead to dehydration in a 17-month-old, please contact his pediatrician for a quick evaluation. In the meantime, continue the hydroxyzine (Atarax) and calamine to keep him comfortable, and offer small, frequent sips of fluid.

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What is the expected recovery timeline for a 17-month-old child with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) whose fever has subsided but who continues to experience vomiting and a spreading rash while being treated with Atarax syrup, calamine gel, and supportive medications?

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