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What Causes Hurting Of Tongue While Suffering With Fever In A 4 Year Old?

my son is 4 and has a fever, 39.2 celcius for the last 3 days. We are told by the doctor that it is viral. Tylenol and advil are being given to him every 4-6 hours, as recommended by the family doctor. everything is hurting his tongue, even water. why does his tongue hurt and how can I make my baby feel better?

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Hi.
Thanks for the query..

It seems that your son is suffering from viral infection leading to fever and soreness of tongue is due to inflammation inside mouth leading to soreness and pain..
There is also a possibility that there can be sores inside mouth leading to pain..

Consult a Paediatrician and get him evaluated..

As of now give him Tylenol to relieve pain as well as fever..
Make him gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve pain especially before meals..
Feed him with soft and bland diet..
Give him sufficient rest and appropriate sleep..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Hurting Of Tongue While Suffering With Fever In A 4 Year Old?

Hi. Thanks for the query.. It seems that your son is suffering from viral infection leading to fever and soreness of tongue is due to inflammation inside mouth leading to soreness and pain.. There is also a possibility that there can be sores inside mouth leading to pain.. Consult a Paediatrician and get him evaluated.. As of now give him Tylenol to relieve pain as well as fever.. Make him gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve pain especially before meals.. Feed him with soft and bland diet.. Give him sufficient rest and appropriate sleep.. Hope this helps.. Regards.