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Tongue redness
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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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
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Dr. Manjusha
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ongole
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No need to worry.
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