How long does gingivostomatitis last?!
Question: I understand it's a virus and possibly a primary herpes outbreak. I found a link that said 2 weeks, but is that from when they begin not feelign well (which has already been over 2 weeks) or is it from the time sores appear? Or even from the time fever starts (4 days now). My poor little boy is miserable
His pediatrician offered stronger pain meds if he gets to where he stops eating and drinking, so far we aren;t there and hopefully won;t be. Going through TONS of popsicles though!!
Answers: I understand it's a virus and possibly a primary herpes outbreak. I found a link that said 2 weeks, but is that from when they begin not feelign well (which has already been over 2 weeks) or is it from the time sores appear? Or even from the time fever starts (4 days now). My poor little boy is miserable
His pediatrician offered stronger pain meds if he gets to where he stops eating and drinking, so far we aren;t there and hopefully won;t be. Going through TONS of popsicles though!!
The fever usually lasts for a few days. The painful mouth sores last 3 to 5 days before they start to get better. It will take about 14 days before the sores completely heal.
After the mouth sores heal, the virus remains in the body and can become active again. When this happens, usually the sores are not as severe. Sores that return on the lips they are called "cold sores."