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[|Human|] My 2 yr. old has had a fever since Sat. night. She then came with 2 huge spots on her tongue and some on her gums and and inner lip. I thought it was Hand Foot and Mouth but I have a 4 yr.old who got sick yesterday with fever and threw up twice.  He has a fever today but his stomach is fine still not eating.  Now the 9 mos old has what seeems to be a cold in his left eye.  Just red not like pink eye.  Her eyes looked like this on Mon. and Tues but are not like that anymore.  Do you think this is HFMD or something more serious and the boys have something different than my daughter...the 2 year old?
[|AI|]  Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complaint it seems that your son is suffering from viral infection that can be due to herpes virus causing herpetic gingivostomatitis and can lead to fever, swollen gums and in a day or two there can be outbreaks of blisters in and around the mouth known as cold sores. In case if there are erupting blisters in other parts of mouth too then it can be due to Hand foot and mouth disease that is again a viral infection caused by RETROVIRUS. Consult a Pediatrician and get him evaluated, and he can do a clinical evaluation and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. As of now you should feed your son with a soft, cold and bland diet, a low spice vegetable soup, flavored gelatin, bread socked in milk etc. can be given. Avoid citrus juices like orange juice and can give him fresh apple juice. For fever, you can give him Tylenol or Acetaminophen . Application of a numbing gel like Lidocaine over the gums and other sore areas of mouth can provide relief, but care should be taken not to involve large areas of mouth as when being numb the child can accidentally bite the tongue and also damage other areas of mouth unknowingly. Sucking ice pops or a frozen apple juice Popsicle can help in reducing inflammation and discomfort... Maintain a good oral hygiene and use an ultra soft toothbrush for brushing can help by preventing trauma and pain to gums. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .