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Is Gums Swelling, Bad Breath Due To Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease?

My 23 month old daughter was Dx with hand foot mouth disease, she only had ulcers inside her mouth and 3 pimple-like bumps outside. This was 10 days ago. She starting eating solids yesterday and is back to drinking 24-30 ounces of milk-bottle still. However, her gums are very swollen, almost half of her front teeth are covered and her gums bleed each time we brush 2xd. She still has residual bad breath. I've been talking to my husband about calling the MD since yesterday and he is resistant, saying its just dehydration and will resolve. What should we do? Yvette
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Dear, As your daughter was diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease, you should know that it is a viral infection. viral infection gives a lot of weakness & lethargy & it can also cause swollen gums. you should not worry as it will subside with time. on the other hand keep your child well hydrated. avoid hot foods & keep proper oral hygiene. she will get alright soon.
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Is Gums Swelling, Bad Breath Due To Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease?

Dear, As your daughter was diagnosed with hand foot mouth disease, you should know that it is a viral infection. viral infection gives a lot of weakness & lethargy & it can also cause swollen gums. you should not worry as it will subside with time. on the other hand keep your child well hydrated. avoid hot foods & keep proper oral hygiene. she will get alright soon.