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What Causes Swelling In Gums After An Ear Infection And Cold?
My 17 month son hashad an ear infection for 2 weeks. First week was just antibiotics for 5 days 2x. Second week was 7 days 3x and ear drops. In second week he also acquired the baby form of a cold sore. But his gums are quite swollen and bleeding and he won't let me in his mouth to clean his gums. Any suggestions?
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..based on your symptoms it could be viral infection like herpes labialis and acute herpetic gingivostomatitis..it is usually self limiting,,it will have course of 6-7 days, then it will heal..contrl his pain and fever with medicines..plz consult a pedodontist for a check up and treatment asap hope it helps..tc
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