Brief Answer: Hi Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX I think the blood is coming from gums because of the inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). The inflammation of the gums can be from a few causes in her case. It can be from the herpes and/ or the thrush. It can also be a side-effect of some medicine that she has been taking or it can be a super-added bacterial infection. You may get her checked by her doctor. The doctor will be able to narrow down the possibilities by examining her. If the bleeding is bad, then she may need some antibiotics to reduce the super-added bacterial infection of the gums (if any). A mouthwash may not be a good idea because of her age. If the bleeding is minute, then antibiotics may not be needed. Then you can just wait and watch. I personally think that the bleeding will go away once the ongoing stress (due to infections) is diminished. For minute bleeding from gum, there is not much to worry about. Herpengina will take a few days to resolve. Thrush will also diminish in a few days once her immunity fights it back. Give her hygienic food and pure drinking water (This will help prevent any unnecessary food-borne infections). Give her lots of fruits to make her immunity stronger. Wishing your daughter good health. Regards Dr Vaishalee

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