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Asking for Other, Female, 5 years old, Karachi
Assalam-o-Alaikum. My daughter is 5 years old. For the last at least 3 years, her gums have turned black. Initially they were fine. Kindly suggest something. Thanks and regards.
she needs to be examined , kindly get her checked by a specialist
Hello.
Dental caries is common problem.most common is if you have bottle fed it's major risk factor. Secondly stop all sweets, chocolates . Brush twice a day under your supervision and more over these are temporary teeth will Start falling by 6 years till then work over above suggestions.if problem is of pain or swelling then consult dentist
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Patient
Post Owner
Thank you Dr. For your detailed response. a. Alhumdulillah she has no pain or swelling. b. She was never on top feed. c. She is fond of chocolates but, mostly takes oreo and dairy milk (that too in small quantity).
Kindly have a look at the attached picture and let me know further. Thank you
3 years ago
Rather than dental caries more problem I can see of black gums.
Is she other wise well.
Taking may sort of medications?iron supplements or so?
3 years ago
Patient
Post Owner
Yes, as I have written in my original post too, her gums are black.
For me, she is fine alhumdulillah. But if you can please elaborate your question.
She doesn't eat any fruits or vegetables. In fact a very very picky eater. I have to get strict when it comes to food but, at times I am unable to handle.
She does not take any medicine.
3 years ago
This could be a normal finding. Is she doing okay otherwise? Is she weak in body structure? does she often gets sick?
Patient
Post Owner
She is weak. In her early years, she was healthy.
She was going to school before the e pandemic started, and yes she often got sick.
3 years ago
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Needs Detailed evaluation. and possibly investigations, only if warrantied by examination. If anything abnormal shows up, we treat. and if nothing is abnormal, we reassure you.
3 years ago
Does your child have abdominal cramps, vomiting or blood in stools? I suggest you have your child examined at Govternment Children Hospital, Shadman Town, Karachi. She may need a review by a Children’s Stomach and Intestinal Diseases consultant or Gastroenterologist who might carry out endoscopy on your child to rule out Peutz-Jegher Syndrome.
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3 years ago
needs examination and lab investigations
Must need examination and tests to reach diagnosis..
Is child eats soil or other thing like lead pencil etc???
Patient
Post Owner
Thank you for your valuable feedback sir
3 years ago