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My daughter is 5 months old and teething. since yesterday she had been crying a lot and rejecting the breast. i looked inside her mouth and was shocked to discover that she had a red soreness under her tongue. i tried to look it up on the internet but i c

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Sores in mouth: Hi, sorry you are having problems with your infant. Sores in her mouth could be a virus. There is one that causes hand/foot/mouth lesions. But I would have her checked by her doctor to look inside her mouth and to be sure she is staying hydrated.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

My daughter is 5 months old and teething. since yesterday she had been crying a lot and rejecting the breast. i looked inside her mouth and was shocked to discover that she had a red soreness under her tongue. i tried to look it up on the internet but i c

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

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