Causes, manifestations and treatments for red and swollen gums in babies

I remember that I used to like the song "Kiss My Baby" by Wakin Chau very much. After listening to the lyrics, I thought of the lyrics. Adults would give everything for their babies. The baby is the most important thing in every family now, like the sun in the sky, and everyone revolves around the baby. For fear that something might go wrong, and the child is too young to express himself, adults need to pay careful attention to the baby and have a more comprehensive understanding of where the baby is feeling unwell. Now let’s understand what causes red and swollen gums in babies and how to prevent and save them. Generally, the baby's gums become red and swollen due to teething and inflammation.

Causes and symptoms of baby's swollen gums

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 when their teeth are growing. You can see the local gums turn white or slightly red and swollen. When you touch the gums, they feel like hard objects like tooth tips. 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 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. The 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.

How should adults save:

1. If your baby's gums are red and swollen, adjust their diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to keeping the oral cavity clean and hygienic in living habits.

2. If it is inflammation, such as oral ulcers, you can use ointments or sprays to treat oral ulcers, or oral multivitamin preparations. During the ulcer period, the diet should be light and easy to digest, avoid irritating foods, and do not eat too hot foods. Eating warm and cool foods can relieve pain.

3. Give your baby some mung bean soup or mung bean porridge. Mung beans are cold in nature and sweet in taste. They can cool down and detoxify, clear away heat and relieve irritability. They are most suitable for babies with bad temper and upset.

4. Give your baby more fruits, such as grapefruit, pear, water chestnut, star fruit, etc. Eat more heat-clearing vegetables, such as cabbage, lettuce, wild rice stem, lotus root, eggplant, bitter gourd, etc., which can help to reduce heat.

Red and swollen gums in babies are not a big problem, so don’t worry about it, but don’t take it lightly either. There are many ways to raise children nowadays, but you must choose the right and best method, especially for babies. If you have any questions, you should see a doctor first, solve them with scientific methods, and get satisfactory answers. Learn more to enrich your parenting experience!