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Could White Sores Inside Lip, Bleeding Gums, Sore Mouth, Reduced Intake Of Food With High Fever Be Diagnosed Tonsilitis?
Hi, my two and a half year old daughter was diagnosed with tonsillitis on Thursday evening. she had high temps also. she hasn t eaten since Thursday and is complaining of a sore mouth. Her breath is quite bad and she has a small white sore on the inside of her lip. when I cleaned her teeth 5 mins ago her gums bled. what could this be, it certainly doesn t sound like tonsillitis to me. can you please help me?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
High fever, sore throat , bad breath , poor feeding all are suggestive of infection of throat which usually involves tonsil also , small white sore inside of upper lip seems to be aphthous ulcer which may be part of disease or may occur in addition to disease .
Regarding bleeding from gums , it may be related to an ulcer , or may also be related to cleaning of teeth .
You have not mentioned medicines you are taking , get again reviewed by your doctor and if required you can take a second opinion from ENT surgeon.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your child good health.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
High fever, sore throat , bad breath , poor feeding all are suggestive of infection of throat which usually involves tonsil also , small white sore inside of upper lip seems to be aphthous ulcer which may be part of disease or may occur in addition to disease .
Regarding bleeding from gums , it may be related to an ulcer , or may also be related to cleaning of teeth .
You have not mentioned medicines you are taking , get again reviewed by your doctor and if required you can take a second opinion from ENT surgeon.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing your child good health.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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