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What Causes Bluish Discolouration Of The Gum In A Child?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: my 8month olds gum has this weird blue colour to is all of a sudden. I just noticed it now, any idea what it could be?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Eruption cyst , Nothing to be worried, Treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and gone through the reports (image) you have attached . Based on what I see it looks like Eruption cyst . See what happened Eruption cyst is bluish swelling that occurs on the soft tissue over an erupting tooth . I understand your concern for your child but there is nothing to be worried so much . For this I would suggest you to observe the swelling for one week as it may rupture on its own and may not need any surgical removal (incision and drainage) . If swelling persists aforementioned then consult pedodontist for clinical examination and treatment .

Wishing your child good health . God bless .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
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What Causes Bluish Discolouration Of The Gum In A Child?

Brief Answer: Eruption cyst , Nothing to be worried, Treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic . This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query . I have read your query and gone through the reports (image) you have attached . Based on what I see it looks like Eruption cyst . See what happened Eruption cyst is bluish swelling that occurs on the soft tissue over an erupting tooth . I understand your concern for your child but there is nothing to be worried so much . For this I would suggest you to observe the swelling for one week as it may rupture on its own and may not need any surgical removal (incision and drainage) . If swelling persists aforementioned then consult pedodontist for clinical examination and treatment . Wishing your child good health . God bless . Hope I have answered your query . If you have further query I will be happy to help.