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What Causes Bleeding Lump On The Gum Of A One Year Old?

my one year old son has his four upper teeth and 4 lower teeth, I know his molars will be cutting through any time. today I found on the bottom jaw a fleshy lump the size a tooth would be, split down the middle, bleeding. there is no tooth in it. whats going on?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
It could be gingivitis
Usually treated with paracetamol and oral antibiotics
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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What Causes Bleeding Lump On The Gum Of A One Year Old?

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. It could be gingivitis Usually treated with paracetamol and oral antibiotics Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun