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3 Years Old With Swollen Gums And Purple Tongue

a 3 year old has red swollen gums a purple tongue and black stains on her teeth and runs a high fever everyday
Mon, 4 Apr 2011
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Dentist,  's  Response
hello,
it looks like a viral infection, consult an pediatrician immediately. take care .
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Dentist,  Dr. Mohit Kumar Chourasiya's  Response
purple tongue is due to heart or lung problem,black stain is du to tetracyclin drug side effect refereed to pediatrician.....
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Radiologist,  Dr. Radha Narayanan's  Response
hi!
welcome to healthcaremagic.com.Does the child have a body rash,ear pain etc..Even so the symptoms described necessitate immediate treatment.Please visit a doctor as early as possible.
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3 Years Old With Swollen Gums And Purple Tongue

hello, it looks like a viral infection, consult an pediatrician immediately. take care .