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My Daughter Is Really Sick!!
Asked by C.B. from Fort Myers
on January 5, 2007
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She's had 102 degree temp. continuously for 2 1/2 days! Her gums are swollen and she has small blisters in her mouth, now spreading to the outside of her mouth. No v...
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- you didn't say how old she is. if i were you, i'd call the on call doctor and see what he says especially if she's under 2 or worse under 1 yrs of age. i know how ER'...
- Hello. I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter being sick. I had a similar problem with my 4 month old and blisters in her mouth. May I ask does she have them on her ...
- Hey C.,sounds like everyone thinks it could be foot/mouth disease. Try going to webmd.com and see if you can get some answers, good luck, your little one will be in my...
Bluish Purple Gums, Any Advice??
Asked by J.D. from Fayetteville
on November 18, 2007
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My 14 month old has gotten his bottom first molars. The place where he should get his top left molar is swollen and a bluish purple color. Is that normal? Any suggesti...
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- Unfortunately, yes it is normal. They are the beginnings of blood blisters. His teeth are comming in fast and it is causes this. It is more painful than when they come...
- My son had this happe with two of his teeth. I believe it is called a hematoma. My doctor said it is just one of those things some babies get. He was not concerned ...
- I am not sure about the bluish purple color, but if he is hurting real bad they have the teething tablets and you can give 2 to 4 tablets. It is MUCH better than the ...
Red Swollen Gum in 6Yo's Mouth - Loose Upper Front Tooth- Typical?
Asked by C.P. from Raleigh
on December 11, 2008
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Just wondering. My son lost his 2 bottom teeth about 6 months ago rather effortlessly. His two top teeth are now moving down and one of the front teeth is very loose...
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- I've had three kids cut teeth, and I've never seen one 'really loose' with redness, so I wouldn't say this is typical. Dentist recommended soon... I'm sure it's fine, ...
- at least call your dentist if not take him in. i can understand it being some what red b.c a new tooth is coming in the thing that scares me is the pain in the cheeks....
- Yes, I would definately take him to a dentist. Redness and pain is a sign of infection. S.
Black and Blue Gums
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on October 26, 2008
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Hello,
I was playing with my 13 month old the other day and I noticed that there is a part of her upper gum line that is black and blue and a little swollen. Has a...
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- My kids never had that, their gums were always just puffy around new teeth. Maybe just give your Ped a call and leave a message for them to call you back. Usually don...
- This is typical with teething babies. I believe I read about it in the Dr Sears Baby Book. It's handy to have a book like this (there are many, written by differ...
- I have never heard of or experienced this. However, I would suggest calling your pediatrician just to give you peace of mind. You can never be too sure, especially wit...
Anyone Else Get Swollen Gums During Menstruation?????
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on October 27, 2007
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Am I the only one that this happens to? I started my period yesterday and noticed the gums right behind my front teeth were a little sore, but thought maybe I poked th...
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- I had this to a small degree during my pregnancy. I'm sorry it happens to you monthly! It's not any fun. I guess you could always use oral gel or a gum numbing creme, ...
- C., WOW....I thought I was the only one with this problem. I guess because none of my friend or even my sisters experience this. I usually have problems behind my ve...
- That happended to me when I was pregnant. They even bleed and hurt.
Gums Have Been Swollen in My 10 Month Old for over a Month, Probably 2
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on March 31, 2008
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My little guy just turned 10 mos yesterday, he has 8 teeth already and has been getting teeth consistantly since he was 4 1/2 mos old. About 2 months ago I noticed his...
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- I have three amazing children, and I have learned with each of them to trust my instincts. If you aren't getting the response you think you should from the pediatricia...
- Hello there, the first thought that came to my mind after reading was have you consider a dentist? i know he may seem to young to go to a dentist, but they are the...
- Molars can take a long time to come in. When my almost 3 year old was a baby and getting his molars it took around 6 months. I thought numerous times that the teeth ...
