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Small Child, Fever, Ear Infection, Swollen Gums, Bleeding From Teeth. Treatment For Swollen Gums?
Hello, my daughter is 2 yr old and 8 mons. She had fever for three days due to ear infection . Now her fever is gone, but she had swollen gum and little red spots on her tougue. I couldn t brush her teeth because it bleeds when I brush them. What should I do? not brushing teeth at all? Also, is there any soft food for her that helps with the swollen gums?
Fri, 7 Dec 2012
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This is looking like some viral fever with cheilitis and glossitis. So better give plenty of oral fluids and soft diet. Soft diet you can prepare at home. Consult your doctor for proper advice regarding the condition.
This is looking like some viral fever with cheilitis and glossitis. So better give plenty of oral fluids and soft diet. Soft diet you can prepare at home. Consult your doctor for proper advice regarding the condition.
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