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Had Viral Sore Throat, Fever. Given Lidiocaine. Gums Are Red And Bleeding. What Should Be Done?
Hi my son had a real bad viral sore throat 3 days passed by and he had a canker sore in his moth with a fever we took him to the dr and he said give him lidiocaine for the sore throat but now his gums are really red and are bleeding what can i do to start helping him he keeps crying
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
HELLO,
From the details provided,age of child has not mentioned.
Bleeding gums are symptomatic of gum infections.
Get his teeth cleaned by a dentist.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Maintain oral care.
Brush and floss teeth as well as tongue regularly.
Take fruits and leafy vegetables.
Vitamin c as well as iron supplements has to be administered.
Take care.
From the details provided,age of child has not mentioned.
Bleeding gums are symptomatic of gum infections.
Get his teeth cleaned by a dentist.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Maintain oral care.
Brush and floss teeth as well as tongue regularly.
Take fruits and leafy vegetables.
Vitamin c as well as iron supplements has to be administered.
Take care.
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