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Suggest Treatment For Cold Sores In Mouth And Sore Throat

I have been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease, however I have had it for 5 weeks now. I have cankers in my mouth. A very sore throat. Cannot swallow. And cold sores all over my mouth. The hospital said it can last 6 to 8 weeks, but when I look it up online, it only lasts a week. Please explain. Also is there anything I can do to relieve the pain ?
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral infection caused by Enterovirus and you are suffering from the classical symptoms of the disease like sore throat, sores inside and outside the mouth as well as there can be rise in body temperature..
The treatment of this infection is not by anti-viral medicines as they are not effective in this case and the treatment is mostly symptomatic to relive the symptoms of pain and fever..
You can gargle with a numbing mouthwash, do warm saline gargles, take Ibuprofen or tylenol for pain relief..
Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft diet..
Take sufficient rest..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Cold Sores In Mouth And Sore Throat

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral infection caused by Enterovirus and you are suffering from the classical symptoms of the disease like sore throat, sores inside and outside the mouth as well as there can be rise in body temperature.. The treatment of this infection is not by anti-viral medicines as they are not effective in this case and the treatment is mostly symptomatic to relive the symptoms of pain and fever.. You can gargle with a numbing mouthwash, do warm saline gargles, take Ibuprofen or tylenol for pain relief.. Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft diet.. Take sufficient rest.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora