Child having viral fever treated with antibiotics. Gums red, sensitive, unable to chew. Cure?
Patient: Hello Doctor..My 21 month old sn was suffering from Viral fever since last 5 days only yesterday the fever finally got over in the due course of the medication we gave him antibiotics changed the antibiotic to Cefpodoxime Proxetil dispensible tablets. Although he doesnt have any fever but his gums are very red and sensitive plus he is not able to chew much and screams with even a small amount of chilli. Please suggest how do we cure this. Doctor: hello pooja..  welcome to healthcaremagic..   wel itz good that u took care of ur son but i would suggest in future dont overload your son with higher antibiotics like cefpodoxime proxetil as they are used only in very severe infections... it wil lead to resistance if u use higher antibiotics frequently..  his gums may be red due to either of three reasons,  1) allergy to the antibiotic or any other medication which u have given..  2)it may be due to vitamin c and vitamin b complex deficiency 3)or it may be due to granulomatous inflammtion..   wel the diagnosis can be made on examination and investigations.. so i would suggest u to go to nearby paediatricain and get consulted..  i wish a speedy recovery of ur son..