8 Best Homeopathic Remedies for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a very contagious viral infection and the main cause of this problem is the coxsackievirus A16 (virus from the Enterovirus genus). It is a mild infection that mostly affects young children (mostly in less than 5 years) but it can affect people of any age group. Homeopathic treatment for hand, foot and mouth disease not only fights this viral infection but also offers complete recovery.
Children in child care centers are more likely to get the infection of hand – foot – and – mouth disease. This condition causes mouth sores and rash/blisters occur on hands and feet. The most common way to get this infection is by getting in contact with saliva, fluid of blisters, respiratory droplets, and feces of a person suffering from this infection. Additionally, the disease can be transferred to another person via direct contact with objects that has the viral agent causing hand – foot – and – mouth disease.
Homeopathic Treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Homeopathy works wonders to cure the cases of hand, foot and mouth disease. By using homeopathic medicine, the symptoms include sore throat, skin rash/blisters and mouth sores/blisters in hand – foot – and – mouth disease can be treated with ease. The best remedies for hand, foot and mouth disease in children include Belladonna, Phytolacca, Hepar Sulph, Merc Sol, Borax, Sulphur, Rhus Tox, Graphites, and Natrum Mur.
1. Belladonna – For Sore Throat Symptom
Belladonna is a top grade remedy to cure the symptoms of sore throat in hand – foot – and – mouth disease. Belladonna is produced from a plant known as Deadly Nightshade of the natural order Solanaceae. When this medicine is needed, a soreness and pain in the throat is present. There is a redness in the throat. A heated sensation occurs with the dryness of the throat. It is hard to swallow as it causes pain even if you try liquids. There is a sensation of lump in the throat. Along with the previous features, fever with heat in the body also occurs.
2. Phytolacca – To Treat Sore Throat in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Phytolacca is produced from the plant Phytolacca Decandra and belongs to the natural order of Phytolaccaceae. Burning sensation with pain in the throat is the main symptom that indicates this medicine. The throat appears inflamed, and seems bluish / dark red. The throat is dry and rough. The pain in the throat may travel to ear especially while eating.
2. Hepar Sulph – To Treat Sore Throat with Pain Traveling to Ear
Hepar Sulph is an important remedy to handle hand – foot – and – mouth disease cases with a sore throat when throat pain radiates to ear. Swallowing or coughing cause pain in the throat. There are enlarged reddish follicles in the throat. A plug of mucus is also experienced in the throat. With the previous features, fever with chills is also present.
3. Merc Sol – To Cure Mouth Sores/Blisters
Merc Sol is another significant medicine to cure cases of hand foot and mouth disease where there are sores/blisters in the mouth. To indicate the usage, the sores may occur on the gums, tongue and inside of the cheek. The color of the edges of sores is red along with inflamed mouth. There is an increased salivation that keeps the mouth and tongue moist. There is a chance of fetid, offensive smell in the mouth. Along with the previous symptoms, Merc Sol helps to cure the sore throat.
4. Borax – To Treat Sores in Mouth
Borax is a helpful medicine for treating sores in the mouth in hand – foot – and – mouth disease. In cases of Borax, the patient complains of painful and tender sores. There may be a tendency to bleed in them. Eating or touching can cause bleeding. A heated sensation in the mouth is felt along with redness of the mucus membrane of the mouth. Dryness of mouth is also there.
5. Sulphur – For Managing Skin Rash
Sulphur is the next medicine on the list to manage skin rash in hand – foot – and – mouth disease. There is an itching in the rash which becomes worse in the evening and night. Scratching it may result in bleeding. Rubbing on the skin rash can cause burning and it can be painful as well. When this medicine is recommended, blisters may occur with the skin rash.
6. Rhus Tox – To Cure Blisters with Itching
Rhux Tox is the ideal remedy to treat cases of hand – foot – and – mouth disease with blisters that are itchy. The blisters may contain clear water, milky fluid or yellow fluid in them. The skin around blisters is also red. After midnight, itching in blisters becomes worse in most cases when Rhus Tox is indicated. Blisters are hard to touch due to the soreness.
7. Graphites – To Treat Skin Rash with Dry Skin
Graphites is highly recommended in cases of skin rash with dry skin to deal with hand – foot – and – mouth disease. The skin may be rough in nature and may be cracked as well. Skin is sore and raw. This homeopathic remedy is also useful in treating blisters on the skin when there is oozing of transparent and sticky, glutinous, honey-like discharges.
8. Natrum Mur – To Manage Skin Blisters
Natrum Mur is an effective treatment for skin blisters in cases of hand – foot – and – mouth disease. When Natrum Mur is prescribed, blisters may contain watery fluid in them. There may be pricking, stinging sensation on the skin.
Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Rash/blisters on soles, palms and buttocks (sometimes in the mouth including gums, tongue and inside of the cheeks)
- Loss of appetite
- Irritability
The initial symptoms of this condition can cause fever and sore throat but in later stages, blisters and rashes appear after 1-2 days.
Note: Medicines mentioned here are for information purpose only. Kindly do not self-medicate.
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I had accomplished D. H. M. S in 2008, I have been into practice (in Rawalpindi & Islamabad) for more or less 14 years. During my practice, I have been treating acute as well as chronic disorders. I had also completed MHS (Masters of Human Sexuality) in 2014 from SAIHS. Covid-19, Dengue fever, Genetic Disorders, Auto-immune Diseases, Sexual dysfunctions and disorders in males as well as females attract my attention, therefore, I love to solve these cases.
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