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What Causes Swollen Gums With Fever?

Hi, my name is Sharlene, my daughter is 4 years old. She started having fever 2 days ago, she said that her ears and stomach hurts. Right now she has a fever and she said. Her throat hurts, i look in her mouth and her gums are swollen and its red in the back?. Should I take her to ER?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hi Sharlene..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern for your daughter..

As per your complain symptoms of fever and swollen gums are seen in toddlers when they suffer from viral infection and it is common in kids..

You can give her Tylenol for reducing fever as well as throat pain.
Make her do warm saline gargles for soothing the throat..
For swollen gums cool packs can provide relief from inflammation and swelling..
Give her a soft and cool diet and ample of rest..
For brushing teeth an ultra-soft toothbrush should be used..

As viral infection runs its course you need not to worry as she will be fine in a week..
If there seems no improvement consult a Paediatrician and get her evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..





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What Causes Swollen Gums With Fever?

Hi Sharlene.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern for your daughter.. As per your complain symptoms of fever and swollen gums are seen in toddlers when they suffer from viral infection and it is common in kids.. You can give her Tylenol for reducing fever as well as throat pain. Make her do warm saline gargles for soothing the throat.. For swollen gums cool packs can provide relief from inflammation and swelling.. Give her a soft and cool diet and ample of rest.. For brushing teeth an ultra-soft toothbrush should be used.. As viral infection runs its course you need not to worry as she will be fine in a week.. If there seems no improvement consult a Paediatrician and get her evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..