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7 month old son making gagging noises but isnt throwing up and is having mouth spasms. is that possibly teething related or something more serious?..
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May be...: ...quite a bit more serious, and of a possibly neurologic cause. Best to get it checked ASAP please.
Answered 5/27/2015
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Not typical: The symptoms you have described are not typical of teething. Best to have him checked by his doctor to be sure. Best wishes.
Answered 5/29/2015
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