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Hard Time Getting Teeth. Bumped Head And Suffer Mosquito Bite. Cheeks Swollen. Given Benedryl. Help?
my grandson is 19 months and has had a very hard time getting his teeth in . yesterday he hadnt bumped his head or gotten a mosquito bite but his temple and left cheek seem to be swollen .. he is just now getting over a double ear infection ..could this swelling be from his teeth , and my daughter wants to give him a small dose of benedryl to help ..will that help or could it be something else
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
t can be sinuses or adenoids
this can also give ear infections
so clear the infections youneed safe antibiotics and anti allergics
but consult doctor to find diagnosis and treat
this can also give ear infections
so clear the infections youneed safe antibiotics and anti allergics
but consult doctor to find diagnosis and treat
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this swelling doesnot seems to be from teeth erruption.as per your conversation he is having ear infection too which may be the cuase of this swelling.does this swelling hurts too.u can give give benadryl but plz an expert consultation.thn only it will be clear that wat is the exact cause of this swelling and what medicine will be perfect for its treatment.
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