What should I do if my little one’s gums are swollen with a lump of flesh?

Little baby gums swollen a lump of flesh may be to grow teeth, but also does not rule out a gum abscess, root tip inflammation of the fistula, etc., according to the different causes, to take the general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment. 1. Teething: if the baby teeth have not fully erupted, local gums will bulge a small package, look like gums swollen a lump of flesh, with the teeth eruption, lump of flesh will disappear. At this time to pay attention to the baby’s oral hygiene, on time brushing and rinsing can be. 2. Gum abscess: repeated inflammation of the baby’s gums will form a periodontal abscess, which can show a lump of swollen gums. It is recommended to take oral antibiotics for treatment, such as metronidazole tablets, cefixime granules, etc.; if the gum abscess is more serious, the formation of pus, need to do incision and drainage surgery. 3. Fistula of apical inflammation: If the baby suffers from acute apical periodontitis and is not treated in time, a lump of flesh will appear on the alveolar mucosa in the apical region of the milk tooth. It can be treated by root canal therapy and other methods before the fistula can be closed. Little baby gums swollen a lump of flesh may also exist other causes, should be timely consultation, please doctor to clarify the specific cause, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment or medication, not unauthorized use of drugs.