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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Gums During A Fever?

For the past four days I’ve woke up throughout the night with fever (chills) and congestion (all the time). I’m also extremely tired all the time with not much of an appetite. But the strange thing is that my upper and lower gums are red and swollen and my upper mouth is overly sensitive.
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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The swollen gums could be because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits, for this you have to get your teeth cleaned once. Since you are giving history of fever, it can be a herpetic gingivostomatitis. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. You have to take a course of antiviral drugs like acyclovir 400mg 3-4times daily for 5days.
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What Causes Swelling And Redness In Gums During A Fever?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swollen gums could be because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits, for this you have to get your teeth cleaned once. Since you are giving history of fever, it can be a herpetic gingivostomatitis. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. You have to take a course of antiviral drugs like acyclovir 400mg 3-4times daily for 5days. I hope my answer will help you, take care.