Hand, foot and mouth disease Foot and mouth disease is a common childhood disease that can affect adults. It regularly goes away on its own within 7-10 days. Check for hand disease, FMD The first signs of the foot-and-mouth disease may be : Irritated throat high temperature above 38 ° C I do not want to eat After a few days, mouth ulcers and a rash appear. Ulcers arise in the mouth and on the tongue. These can be uncomfortable and make it hard to eat or drink. Hand, foot and mouth disease virus Recognition : Hercules Robinson / Alamy Stock Photo Red spots that become blisters usually appear on the hands and feet. Recognition : Scott Camazine / Alamy St ock Photo The blisters are gray in the middle and can be painful. Recognition : Scott Camazine / Alamy Stock Photo Symptoms are generally the same in adults and children but can be much worse in adults. You ...