my daughters tongue is covered in blisters?

Question

she has had a runny nose and has almost completely lost her voice mow her tongur is covered in tiny little blisters i am going to bring her to the doc as soon as he opens in the morning has any one had this with there child should i be more worried and go to the hosp or will she be ok till the doctor opens

hi guys thanks for all the advice it turns out she has tonsilitus and srtep throat on anti biotics and will be fine in a few days so thanks again exscuse my spelling

Answer 1

NO TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL

Answer 2

A diagnosis of a condition at this distance would be dangerous no matter how well-intentioned. There are a range of conditions which may cause spots or blisters on the tongue. It may be something simple but could get worse if left untreated. Do not ignore this symptom. See your doctor or dentist and get it checked out.

It sounds like she may have strep. I think a culture on her throat will give you the answer. If she has had the sore throat for over a week and it has not healed then this would be my guess.

Allergies are a big thing right now as well. She may need to have some medication for this as well. they cause upper respiratory infections and that causes drainage.

Answer 3

A couple months ago my son broke out with those blisters and about two weeks later I got it too! Very painful, but not life threatening... matter of fact I figured it was hand foot and mouth disease (NOT related to hoof and mouth disease) and there is NO cure but to let it "run its course". Use baby Tylenol or baby Motrin for her tongue pain if she acts like she is really bothered. My pediatrician told me there are tons of viruses that can cause those tongue blisters. I figured we had coxsackie or enterovirus (sp) They will go away after about two or three weeks. Go to the doctor in the morning, but do not panic unless she develops a high fever or breathing problems - allergic reaction COULD be possible, but you said she has HAD a runny nose and lost her voice... that does not sound like an allergic reaction, but you won't know for sure until you see a doctor. Do call your pediatrician's office to have the answering service page the doctor on call just to let them know what is going on.

Answer 4

This one falls down to common sence

There are certain things a mother knows instintivly and im male so if my daughter had that I would seek medical advise

However a good medical book would be handy (Self diagnose ones)

Luckily I have one to hand...

Does your child have any of the danger symptons listed in the box...
Yes / No

(Box content)
Warning
Danger signs, call an ambulance if your child has a rash, and a fever with any of the following symptoms...
A seizure lasting more than 5 minutes
Abnormal drowsiness
A severe Headache
The rash consists of or accompannied b flat dark red sports

No---> Continue (point 2)

Point 2.
Dos you child have a rash of small blisters
Yes --->

Are the blisters confined to the hands, feet and inside the mouth?
Yes
Possible cause and action....

Your child may have hand, foot or mouth disease a mild viral infection
Consult your doctor who will confirm the diagnosis
There is no specific treatment for this condition but if your child has a sore mouth take steps to relieve the pain
make sure your child has plenty to drink to prevent dehydration.

Further on down it says...
Does your child have red eyes, a runny nose and or a dry cought?
Yes....
Possible cause
Measles, is the most likely cause of these symptoms, even if your child has been immunised against the disease

Action
Your doctor will examine your child to confirm the diagnosis and he or she may subscribe antibiotics

______________________________________________
Need for ambulance?
No
Need for hospital tratement?
No

Just a simple GP to provide antibiotics and help with anti inflamatories or pain killers to assist with mouth pain

If breathing becomes an issue then seek hospital treatment

This is the only section mentioning mouth blisters

As previous member stated if in the UK call NHS Direct or visit their website, a nurse will call you back to diagnose or as you stated visit the doctors in the morning

For the latest version visit...
http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781405312660,00.html

Only £14,99 and it contains the A-Z of things for family life

Answer 5

Hi Yelly,
I have just used this Q&A site for the first time and spotted your question as I was closing. For piece of mind I would take her to the A&E dept at the hospital for a quick check - better safe than sorry, maybe you have a neighbour that can give you a lift there?
I will send your little girl reiki healing this evening.
Meanwhile if you get some aloe vera juice and dilute a bit and put on her tongue..... let me know how you get on..good luck ;0)
Ariesgirl

Answer 6

She may have strep throat, sometimes the bacteria can mess up the mouth like that. Also, my son once had horrible ulcers in his mouth, on his lips and in his throat. It was a real mystery, but the doctor finally decided that he had come in contact with the virus that causes cold sores (herpes, I guess), and apparently it can be pretty awful. How miserable is she? Obviously if she's having any trouble breathing then you should take her to the hospital (like if the swelling gets so bad that her airway becomes obstucted)...but you could probably just give her pain reliever right now and wait for your appointment. Have you talked to your doctor on the phone? You may need to do that in order to get approval to go to the hospital anyway (for insurance purposes, if that's an issue for you). I'm so sorry, I hope she feels better soon -- there's nothing harder than seeing your child so sick.

Answer 7

I would suggest you call your pediatrician right now. Even though it is the week-end, there will be a pediatrician on-call even if it is not your doctor who returns your call. Make sure you have a current temperature, able to tell him if she is eating or taking a bottle. If not she may become dehydrated and need an IV. But call RIGHT NOW! Does not sound like an allergic reaction or she would be itching, hives or rash, tongue swelling and can't breathe. This is not the description you relayed. I am worried about potential dehydration.

Answer 8

It could be hand foot mouth which is pretty common in toddlers - it causes little blisters in the mouth and in between the fingers and toes. If it is this there is nothing you can do to cure it, it will go away on its own in about 3 days.

Answer 9

Sounds like strep or possibly severe thrush.

Make sure she has no temperature and no rash elsewhere. If her temperature is raised, then take her to the hospital... you may want to do this anyway, better to be safe than sorry.

If you're in the UK... you can call NHS Direct or go online for immediate medical support.

Answer 10

Check and see if she has anything on her hands or feet. This to me sounds like "Hand, Foot and Mouth" it could be a number of infections or even an allergic reaction to something. You really need to bring her to the hospital.You need to be sure it is nothing serious or that could get worse throughout the night. Better safe than sorry!!!

Good luck

Answer 11

I would get her to to a clinic. But just to let you know, those symptoms sound similar to something my nephew has. Any time he eats something that has been microwaved he gets blisters in his mouth and developes symptoms such as you describe. Mention that to the doctor if they can't figure out what it is.