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What Causes Red Swollen Bleeding Gums?

Hi,
I recently took my 3 year old son to the doctor. He has a viral infection in his throat and puss on his tonsils. I noticed yesterday that his gums are red, swollen and bleeding. Is this because of the viral infection and is there anything I can do?
Mon, 5 May 2014
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Thanks for contacting Health Care Magic,

Read your query .The redness and the swollen gums and bleeding is because of the viral infection which will gradually subside in a week .

To reduce the symptoms u can apply Mucogel on the gums twice or thrice daily.
Avoid spicy food and keep the child's oral hygiene good.

If it still persists after a week or so you can consult the doctor concerned.

Hope this answers ur query and your son will be fine soon.

Thanks and Regards.
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What Causes Red Swollen Bleeding Gums?

Thanks for contacting Health Care Magic, Read your query .The redness and the swollen gums and bleeding is because of the viral infection which will gradually subside in a week . To reduce the symptoms u can apply Mucogel on the gums twice or thrice daily. Avoid spicy food and keep the child s oral hygiene good. If it still persists after a week or so you can consult the doctor concerned. Hope this answers ur query and your son will be fine soon. Thanks and Regards.