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Does High Fever With Red And Swollen Gums Signify Leukemia ?
19 month old grandson has been running 104 temp, now has red and swollen gums, mother has taken to pediatrician before the swollen gums and to the er last night. They would not do cbc and said to take back to dr on Saturday. Mother is a nurse and worried sick, feels it may be leukemia.
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
though there is a chance, it needs not necessarily be leukemia alone. Gum infections and some drugs can also cause gum hypertrophy. but it better to get investigated. worrying doesn't solve problems
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