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Toddler fever, swollen, bleeding gums


Posted by kayuki7

My 2 yr old had a low range fever (99-101 degrees) for about 3 days. His fever has subsided, but now his gums have become swollen and bleeding with sores/blisters on his lips, in his mouth and on his tongue for the last 3 days. What could this be? and what can he take to alleviate the pain that he is obviously in. He's eating (less than normal) and playing, but he hasn't slept well for several days already. Will this go away on its own? Does it sound like it may be contagious as I have a 6 month old at home also.
 
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Anyone with any suggestions my daughter is experiencing the exact same thing!!!!!

Im very curious about this too my son just turned 2 and has the same thing he had a 3 day fever and swollen gums now with bumps on his tongue please any one with answeres!?!?

My son had the same symptoms and we brought him in to get it checked out. The Doctor said it appeard to be Herpangina or hand, foot, and mouth disease. The doctor prescribed us a special mouth wash to put into his mouth to subside the pain and he also prescribed amoxicillin. He too wasn't eating or drinking well so I made sure to give him soft foods such as mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, yogurt, pudding, and popsicles. I know how hard the past couple of days have been, as my son was miserable. Good luck and hope this helped! 

My 18 month old son had the same thing. After talking to his doctor and some nurse friends, we determined that he had a hand, foot and mouth type virus. The doc said that unfortunately there really isn't much we could do but let the virus run its course. He said to make him as comfortable s possible by letting him eat soft/cold things (ice cream, popcicles, yogurt, etc) and giving him tylenol or motrin for the pain and fever. He also stressed that we had to at least make sure he was drinking enough a day so he wouldn't get dehydrated. We pretty much just had to tough out the sleepless nights. The blisters usually take about 7-10 days to clear up after the fever has subsided. Until then, no matter how heartbreaking it is to watch all you can do is give them lots of patience and love.
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