HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Red And Swollen Outside The Cheek Of A Baby?

hello, i have a 1 yr. old daughter and she puts everything in her mouth. recently she scrathed the inside of her cheek to were the outside is a litlle red and swollen. wen i put my finger in her mouth to feel the sore it felt like a rough patch or were the cut was. can u please let me know what i should do?
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist 's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern. From the description of your query, I understand that the inside of the cheek of your child is cut as it is scratched by something she put i her mouth. In addition, some scratch is present even on the outside of the cheek.

If the inside of the cheek is cut, she might develop an ulcer aat that place which are very painful. Having food can also be difficult in such situation due to burning and pain felt inside. I would advise you to apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) to the area where the oral cavity is cut for faster healing. It should be applied 3-4 times a day. If you apply it before meals, she will have relief in burning while having food. It might take about a week for complete healing.

If the outside of the cheek is scratched and the injury is not major, do not worry about it. Just clean the area with antiseptic such as Dettol and let it heal on its own in a week. Children's immunity is high and these injuries usually do not cause any complications. However, if she develops pain, fever, the area swells or bleeds, then a pediatrician should be seen as these are the signs of infection to the injured area.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish your daughter recovers soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Red And Swollen Outside The Cheek Of A Baby?

Hello, I can understand your concern. From the description of your query, I understand that the inside of the cheek of your child is cut as it is scratched by something she put i her mouth. In addition, some scratch is present even on the outside of the cheek. If the inside of the cheek is cut, she might develop an ulcer aat that place which are very painful. Having food can also be difficult in such situation due to burning and pain felt inside. I would advise you to apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) to the area where the oral cavity is cut for faster healing. It should be applied 3-4 times a day. If you apply it before meals, she will have relief in burning while having food. It might take about a week for complete healing. If the outside of the cheek is scratched and the injury is not major, do not worry about it. Just clean the area with antiseptic such as Dettol and let it heal on its own in a week. Children s immunity is high and these injuries usually do not cause any complications. However, if she develops pain, fever, the area swells or bleeds, then a pediatrician should be seen as these are the signs of infection to the injured area. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish your daughter recovers soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah