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What Is Causing My Child S Fever, Sores Around Mouth And Swollen Gums?

I have a nine month old baby. She has had a low grade fever (38.6) since Saturday night. I have had to administer tylenol every four hours since 9pm Saturday evening. She initially woke and had a bad case of hives which have returned periodically over the last four days (assuming from the fever). She has developed red sores around the outside of her mouth and chin that have raised white bumps in the middle. She is hardly sleeping and constantly moaning like she is in pain. She has her two top front teeth in fully but they have almost receded into the gums because the gums are so swollen. She is still eating and drinking (seems very thirsty for water) but far less than normal. She is still having bowel movements and urinating. Is she just teething or is something else wrong?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Can you send a picture of the lesion? She might be suffering from herpes infection or other forms of gingivo-stomatitis. Kindly take her to a pediatrician, as this may need antibiotics or acyclovir depending on the condition. Meanwhile, continue tylenol (maximum 4 times a day) and make her drink plenty of fluids and give frequent breast feeds.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Is Causing My Child S Fever, Sores Around Mouth And Swollen Gums?

Hi, Can you send a picture of the lesion? She might be suffering from herpes infection or other forms of gingivo-stomatitis. Kindly take her to a pediatrician, as this may need antibiotics or acyclovir depending on the condition. Meanwhile, continue tylenol (maximum 4 times a day) and make her drink plenty of fluids and give frequent breast feeds. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician