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Tongue redness

2022-09-16 19:20:59
My 5 months old baby's tongue tip is red..should I be concerned? Could it be due to teething? I don't see any other abrasions or ulcer like development..it is just red
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Share the image of tongue to give fair opinion

Answered2022-09-17 04:32:25

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Red tongue is children is often the first sign of viral throat infection. It can be also due to allergies but it's rare in children less than 1 year.
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you can watch for the following symptoms- fever, cough, cold, vomiting, runny nose, rash on body or not taking feeds properly

Answered2022-09-17 03:24:41

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Hello, No need to worry.

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