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What Causes Blisters On The Gums, Swollen Cheeks And Mild Fever In An Infant?

i have a 15 month old son and he has blisters on the front of his gums and his cheeks are swollen and hes not eating well. Plus he has a low grade fever for 4-5 days. He also has 3 mollers coming in at the same time. I'm concerned about the blisters. Could it be a infection of some type?
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain your son seems to be suffering from PRIMARY HERPATIC GINGIVOSTOMATITIS which is a viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus and leads to fever,irritability and swollen gums as well as formation of blisters in mouth and gums but fever and swollen gums mostly preceed the formation of blisters..
For fever you can give her Acetaminophen [Tylenol or Paracetamol]..
For swollen gums you can apply cool packs as it will reduce inflammation and swelling..
In case of blister formation coating them with an antiviral ointment like Acyclovir and a numbing agent can relieve..
Antiviral drugs like Acyclovir,Valacyclovir can be given if the blisters outbreak to reduce the duration of sickness..
Give him a cool and bland diet, bread socket in milk, gelatin, and other soft foods and more of liquids should be given..
Maintain her oral hygiene by brushing her teeth with an ultrasoft toothbrush..
Provide her ample of rest..

In case if the symptoms does not resolve consult a Paediatrician and get her evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Blisters On The Gums, Swollen Cheeks And Mild Fever In An Infant?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain your son seems to be suffering from PRIMARY HERPATIC GINGIVOSTOMATITIS which is a viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus and leads to fever,irritability and swollen gums as well as formation of blisters in mouth and gums but fever and swollen gums mostly preceed the formation of blisters.. For fever you can give her Acetaminophen [Tylenol or Paracetamol].. For swollen gums you can apply cool packs as it will reduce inflammation and swelling.. In case of blister formation coating them with an antiviral ointment like Acyclovir and a numbing agent can relieve.. Antiviral drugs like Acyclovir,Valacyclovir can be given if the blisters outbreak to reduce the duration of sickness.. Give him a cool and bland diet, bread socket in milk, gelatin, and other soft foods and more of liquids should be given.. Maintain her oral hygiene by brushing her teeth with an ultrasoft toothbrush.. Provide her ample of rest.. In case if the symptoms does not resolve consult a Paediatrician and get her evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..