When a person develops gingivostomatitis, they can develop symptoms on the tongue, lips, inside of the mouth, and gums. That said, the majority of children that have the condition will not present with any symptoms.
When symptoms of the infection do arise, they include:23
- Fever
- Ulcers in both the front and back of the mouth
- Swelling and bleeding of the gums
- Tonsillar exudate (when the tonsils become coated by a fluid)
- High white blood cell count (immune system cells designed to fight off infection)
- Painful blisters in the mouth
- Sore throat
- Drooling (although this is more common in children than adults)
- Foul-smelling breath, also known as halitosis
- Not wanting to eat because of a sore mouth
- Feeling generally unwell
Health Complications of Gingivostomatitis
Typically, the symptoms of gingivostomatitis range from mild to severe. However, the infection can cause serious effects, such as dehydration and swelling of brain tissue.
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