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What Causes Bumps In Gums?
My six month ols son has small (pin head sized)white hard bumps on his gums (at the top outer back). He had a fever last week for 4days and then he started on antibiotics which relieved the fever. My family doc couldn't see why he had the temp, chest clear, ears fine, etc. He finished the antibiotics on sunday and had temp again yesterday and that when i noticed the bumps. what could this be and could it be related to the temp?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hello!Welcome to HCM.
6months is the age of teeth eruption.These white bumps can be erupting teeth.
Slight fever,loose stools are common during teeth eruption.
Clean his gums with sterile cotton or gauze.
Give him a OTC pain killer if necessary.Give him a teething ring if necessary.
Do not let him chew on unhygienic things.
See your dentist if symptoms are severe.
Regards.
6months is the age of teeth eruption.These white bumps can be erupting teeth.
Slight fever,loose stools are common during teeth eruption.
Clean his gums with sterile cotton or gauze.
Give him a OTC pain killer if necessary.Give him a teething ring if necessary.
Do not let him chew on unhygienic things.
See your dentist if symptoms are severe.
Regards.
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