Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Treatment For Fever, Ulcers On Tongue And Swollen Gums In A Child
My 17 month old daughter has had high temps for 5 days very irritable not eating and drooling really bad at first i thought she was teething... but yesterday i found bout 8-10 ulcers on her tongue and now her gums are very red and swollen... what should i do??
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Hello,
I can understand your concern. Mouth ulcers in small children can be due to viral disease such as herpes, fungal infection or vitamin deficiency.
It is very difficult to reach a confirmed diagnosis and suggest treatment without clinical examination. I would advise you to visit a pedodontist (dentist who specializes in treatment of kids' dental and oral cavity problems).
By the time you get an appointment, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the ulcers 3-4 times a day. It will promote healing and give relief in pain of the ulcers. Make sure that you keep your daughter hydrated by giving lots of fluids.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your daughter feels better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. Mouth ulcers in small children can be due to viral disease such as herpes, fungal infection or vitamin deficiency.
It is very difficult to reach a confirmed diagnosis and suggest treatment without clinical examination. I would advise you to visit a pedodontist (dentist who specializes in treatment of kids' dental and oral cavity problems).
By the time you get an appointment, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the ulcers 3-4 times a day. It will promote healing and give relief in pain of the ulcers. Make sure that you keep your daughter hydrated by giving lots of fluids.
I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your daughter feels better soon.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Teething
Loading Online Doctors....