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What Causes Fever Along With Swollen Gums And Mouth Ulcers?

My son is 23 and has had a fever for four days and very achy. He now has swollen gums and many sores in his mouth. The blood work shows its viral according to a cute care. Did a strep test and it was ok but also did a strep test that talks a couple of days.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Your symptoms are typically of viral infection and it is the cause for swollen gums and mouth sores leading to Gingivostomatitis..
Viral infection is commonly self resolving and symptoms gets better once the virus completes its life cycle in human body..
It can take from 1-2 weeks..
As of now to relieve pain he can gargle with specialised mouthwash like Lidocaine..
Take Acetaminophen to reduce fever..
If needed a course of antiviral medications like Acyclovir can also be advised..
Doing warm saline gargles can help in soothing the pain..
Avoid spicy and acidic foods to avoid irritation and take a soft diet, drink plenty of water and take sufficient rest..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Fever Along With Swollen Gums And Mouth Ulcers?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Your symptoms are typically of viral infection and it is the cause for swollen gums and mouth sores leading to Gingivostomatitis.. Viral infection is commonly self resolving and symptoms gets better once the virus completes its life cycle in human body.. It can take from 1-2 weeks.. As of now to relieve pain he can gargle with specialised mouthwash like Lidocaine.. Take Acetaminophen to reduce fever.. If needed a course of antiviral medications like Acyclovir can also be advised.. Doing warm saline gargles can help in soothing the pain.. Avoid spicy and acidic foods to avoid irritation and take a soft diet, drink plenty of water and take sufficient rest.. Hope this helps.. Regards..