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What Causes Bumps On Tongue And Near Mouth?

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Posted on Sun, 28 Sep 2014
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Question : my son had a fever of 100.9 then developed cold sores in toung and got bump on the outside of mouth been playing eating soup and rice drinking water no signs of fever as of 2days ago urinates..today I knoticed here is more bumps but on his legs
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Bumps

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
What you are describing us consistent with a viral illness. They typically begin with fever and produce the lesions you've observed. Then the fever resolves. The lesions often spread before resolving. You are witnessing the textbook case.
These viruses are harmless and will leave no long lasting effects.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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His is all up to date on his shots..how long will my son have this...and will the bumps increase in amount
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Duration

Detailed Answer:
These things typically last about 7-10 before resolving. It could be a few more days before the lesions are completely gone.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Should i avoid taking him out
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

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As long as he has been fever free for 24 hours, it is safe to take him out.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (11 minutes later)
Really dr thank you so much will his whole body get filled up with this bumps...what is the cause of this virus
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cause

Detailed Answer:
There are hundreds of these viruses out there. It was most likely picked up from another child.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What do you suggest me give him for him to get better faster. Or is there anything I can get to minimize he getting more of this bumps
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (6 hours later)
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Treatment

Detailed Answer:
Make sure he stays well hydrated. Otherwise we have to let it run it's course on its own.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Bumps On Tongue And Near Mouth?

Brief Answer: Bumps Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. What you are describing us consistent with a viral illness. They typically begin with fever and produce the lesions you've observed. Then the fever resolves. The lesions often spread before resolving. You are witnessing the textbook case. These viruses are harmless and will leave no long lasting effects.