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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Inflammation In Mouth And Fever

My child started with fever 5 days ago, and developed blisters and red gums 4 days ago. She is complaining about stomach ache. The doctor thought she had strep - but after her gums turned inflamed, they think she has a virus. She is on antibiotics for 4 days now. She is starting to eat and drink, but her mouth is still very sore. How long will it last? She was good all day and now have fever at night - 102.4 Should I take her back?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your question, I am Dr Asanghanwa, your daughter might have an aphtous condition which is an inflammation of the buccal mucosa following an infection. This is generally due to Herpes Simplex virus in most cases. The soreness of the buccal mucosa goes away as the infection resolves and your daughter is already on antibiotics. It will be a couple of days again before the soreness goes away. However i would advise on frequent mouth washes with Hextril solution, or Bicarbonate solution every six hours. Continue with the antibiotics and add a Paracetamol sirop dose for weight measurement four times daily and consult your physician if the fever persists. Good luck
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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Inflammation In Mouth And Fever

Thanks for your question, I am Dr Asanghanwa, your daughter might have an aphtous condition which is an inflammation of the buccal mucosa following an infection. This is generally due to Herpes Simplex virus in most cases. The soreness of the buccal mucosa goes away as the infection resolves and your daughter is already on antibiotics. It will be a couple of days again before the soreness goes away. However i would advise on frequent mouth washes with Hextril solution, or Bicarbonate solution every six hours. Continue with the antibiotics and add a Paracetamol sirop dose for weight measurement four times daily and consult your physician if the fever persists. Good luck