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What Causes Fever,puffy Eyes And Bleeding Gums?
My 1 year old grandson has a fever since Monday running into the fourth day, plus puffy eyes, irritable and redish swollen and ocassional bleeding gums. We took him to the clinic today but the doctor said nothing is wrong and sent us home. This child is sick and needs proper attention tell us what to do?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Hi..this is serious and it could be a viral haemorrhagic fever or dengue fever. Please take him to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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