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What Causes Blisters On The Bottom Gum Of A 5 Year Old?
I noticed yesterday that my 5 year old son had a blister looking bump on his gum on the bottom front. I made a dental appointment but can not get in any sooner than the 14th. Now today he is complaining of sore throat and has a fever. I took another look at the blister and when I softly touched it, a yellowish liquid came out followed by some blood, but he says it isn't too painful. Could the blister, sore throat, and fever be related? If so, what is it and should I take him to emerg since I cannot get into the dentist until next week? Please help!
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
Read your query.
The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.
Read your query.
The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .
Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The swelling in the front gum region along with mentioned discharge suggests an abscess formed in the area described.
Is any of the tooth decayed in that side or was there any trauma there?
I would advice you to give paracetamol for pain and visit the pedodontist and have it checked.Having done a radiograph to know the position of the underlying erupting tooth,you can continue with the treatment of the tooth involved.
Do salt water gargling.Antibiotics maybe required on prescription .
Fever could be related to this ,though sore throat can be due to coincidence and may bot be due to this .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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