What causes red, swollen and bleeding gums in children?

In our daily lives, it seems that children do not have many problems with red, swollen and bleeding gums. Generally, adults will have this problem because of irregular daily routines. So what are the reasons when children’s gums become red, swollen and bleeding? Today, let’s discuss the specific causes of redness, swelling and bleeding.

1. Poor oral hygiene

The baby's red and swollen gums are mostly caused by poor oral hygiene and other unclean factors. In addition to bleeding gums, there are also redness, swelling, pus discharge and bad breath.

2. Teething

Most babies will have local reactions such as redness, swelling, heat and pain in the teething area. The local gums can be seen to be white or slightly red and swollen. The gums feel hard like tooth tips when touched. Sometimes the gums will swell and the child will cry, and sometimes the child will often suck his fingers. In addition, the gums will feel uncomfortable during teething and there will be more saliva. Some young children may even have a mild fever, diarrhea, or hematoma on the gums. The symptoms are different for each baby, and some children may not even feel anything when their teeth are growing.

3. Getting angry

Many times, red and swollen gums are considered to be a sign of getting angry. Red and swollen gums in babies may also be a sign of getting angry. At this time, you should pay attention to reducing the baby's heat and eat more foods that remove heat.

4. Fever

Some children have these post-illness symptoms after having a fever. This is a post-illness process and you don’t need to worry too much. For gum problems, it is best to go to the hospital to see how to reduce the swelling. Over time, this will affect his eating. Having a bad taste in the mouth is a digestive problem. After a fever, the child’s gastrointestinal function is disordered, so you need to pay attention to dietary regulation.

The above is an introduction to why children have red, swollen and bleeding gums. If the child has any of the above reasons, it is recommended to take the child to a regular children's hospital for examination in time to avoid worsening of the child's condition, which will be more unfavorable for the treatment of the child's condition.