A member asked:

My 4 yr old had a blister like sore on her gums beneath the teeth on the bottom and had been congested and stuff lately.. what could this be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sore: S he may have herpangina which is caused by a virus. Giving cold things to eat or drink will sooth the pain

Answered 4/22/2019

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2 possibilities: There are 2 main possibilities -- one is herpangina (a horrid sounding name for the 'mouth' part of hand foot and mouth disease, and the other is a fever blister/cold sore. Both of these are caused by viruses. Best is to use acetaminophen for pain; avoid juice, tomatoes, and citrus fruit because they'll sting.

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Oral blister: It could be an apthous ulcer or fever blisters Or if she had many of them, it could be part of the Hand Foot & mouth syndrome

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